High Maintenance

A film by the Heymann Brothers about Israeli artist Dani Karavan. Karavan has created nearly 100 art installations all across the world. He has won some of the most prestigious international awards. This documentary portrays a Dani Karavan that is far from satisfied. His monumental structures are rapidly deteriorating. His advanced age is starting to catch up with him. The political climate in his country is driving him mad, as does the director of the documentary being made about him, whose questions betray his infuriating artistic ignorance. In addition, Karavan becomes embroiled in a serious political and artistic conflict over his latest commission, a monument to Polish nationals who had risked their lives saving Jews during World War Two. ‘High Maintenance’ is a cinematic reflection of its namesake. It is a straightforward, yet intricate film, emotional and personal without being melodramatic, and as painful as it is humorous and passionate. The Robert Weil Family Foundation have supported and collaborated with The Heymann Brothers in several important productions, such as ‘Mr Gaga’ and ‘Comrade Dov’ and are proud partners of ‘High Maintenance’.