This unique installation features Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait (2006), a 90-minute film directed by Douglas Gordon & Philippe Parreno, screening throughout museum opening hours from February 1 to August 1, 2024.
The film offers a real-time glimpse into the world of French football icon Zinédine Zidane, focusing on the intense Spanish La Liga match between Real Madrid and Villareal at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid on April 23, 2005. Through the lens of the football superstar, viewers are invited to relive unforgeable moments of this match.
Crafted from footage captured by seventeen synchronised cameras placed around the stadium, the film provides a dynamic portrayal of Zidane from various perspectives, both up close and from afar. Even as the match's central action shifts, the film remains dedicated to capturing Zidane's every move. This innovative visualisation of the footage offers visitors a deeper understanding of the intricacies of a football match, immersing them in a choreographed visual and auditory experience. Through this 360-degree perspective, viewers gain a comprehensive insight into Zidane's mastery and his commanding presence on the field.
