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Cate Blanchett, Priscilla Presley, Arts Manifestos

Priscilla Presley on 40 years of looking after Elvis's legacy, Cate Blanchett plays 13 different characters reciting an artist's manifesto, plus - what is an art manifesto?

Priscilla Presley talks about life with Elvis and 40 years of looking after his legacy, as she takes part in a concert tour with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, who accompany Elvis Presley's voice live.

Cate Blanchett plays 13 characters each reciting a different artist's manifesto in her new film, Manifesto. We talk to Cate and director Julian Rosefeldt about translating what was an art installation to a traditional linear film.

But, what is an art manifesto? Art critics Richard Cork and Jacky Klein explain, select the strangest and the most convincing - and consider if they helped or hindered artists to produce work.

Presenter : John Wilson
Producer : Dymphna Flynn

(Photo: Cate Blanchett as Tattooed punk in Manifesto. Credit: Manifesto).

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Mon 20 Nov 2017 19:15
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Chapters

  • Priscilla Presley

    Duration: 11:02

  • Manifesto - Cate Blanchett and Julian Rosefeldt

    Duration: 07:57

  • What is an Art Manifesto

    Duration: 08:00

  • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sheffield Community Choir

    Duration: 00:56

Priscilla Presley

Elvis in Concert with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra starts in Glasgow at the SSE Hydro on Thursday, and then tours to Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham, Manchester and London. The album Elvis Presley - Christmas with Elvis and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is released on Friday, 24 November.

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Manifesto

Manifesto
Manifesto is released in UK cinemas on 24th November 2017, certificate 15.

Credits

Presenter John Wilson
Interviewed Guest Priscilla Presley
Interviewed Guest Cate Blanchett
Interviewed Guest Julian Rosefeldt
Interviewed Guest Richard Cork
Interviewed Guest Jacky Klein
Producer Dymphna Flynn

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  • Mon 20 Nov 2017 19:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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