The Basis of Make-Up I-III

Inspired in part by the photograph of a human skull he found in a 1930s book about makeup, this series of unusual short documentaries from experimental filmmaker Heinz Emigholz offers startling revelations about his creative gifts. Employing pages from his many sketchbooks, the films depict an enlightening and continuously surprising array of images, ideas, and original compositions. 94 min. total. Standard.