Lino Tagliapietra: The Making of a Maestro (2020)
Overview
Lino Tagliapietra, considered by most as the greatest glassblower in history, is a mentor, motivator, and visionary. Bridging the divide between Italian and American glassblowing, Lino's career has transcended continents and inspired a new generation of glassblowers. Now 85, Lino continues to push the boundaries of the medium, testing the limits to see what both the material and the man can do.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $400,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.775 |
Directed By
John Forsen
Crew
Alessandro Vecchiato
Pamela Mason Davey
John Forsen
Jacopo Vecchiato
Mark McKnight
John Forsen
Marina Vecchiato
Joseph Hudson
Lucy Woodworth
Thomas McGurk
Dave Howe
Michael McAuliffe
Nate Lessler
TOP CAST
Dale Chihuly
Self
John Kiley
Self
Dante Marioni
Self
Alfred Molina
Narrator
Lino Tagliapietra
Artist
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