Topic: Painting

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Joan Bennett · Dan Duryea · Jess Baker

Synopsis Scarlet Street (1945) follows the life of Chris Cross (Edward G. Robinson), a timid bank employee who, despite marking 25 years of service, feels unfulfilled with his monotonous job and his nagging wife. His sole joy comes from his passion...

Direction Carl Hindmarch · Clare Beavan · Steve Condie · David Belton

Cast Simon Schama

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Joan Bennett · Raymond Massey · Edmund Breon

Synopsis The Woman in the Window (1944) follows the story of a professor at Gotham College named Wanley, who, along with his companions, becomes captivated by a portrait of a woman visible from their club's window. Wanley's fascination leads him to...

Direction Andrei Tarkovsky

Cast Anatoly Solonitsyn · Ivan Lapikov · Nikolai Sergeyev · Nikolai Grinko

Synopsis Andrei Rublev (1966) is a cinematic journey through the tumultuous life of the renowned Russian icon painter, Andrei Rublev, set against the backdrop of medieval Russia during the early 15th century. The film is structured into seven distinct segments, each...

Direction Jean-Claude Biette

Cast Jean-Christophe Bouvet · Sonia Saviange · Howard Vernon · Laura Betti

Direction Nick Willing

Cast Fiona Bradley · Luis Amorim de Sousa · John Erle-Drax · John McEwen

Synopsis Paula Rego, Secrets & Stories (2017) offers an intimate and exclusive look into the life and artistic journey of renowned painter Paula Rego, helmed by her son, filmmaker Nick Willing. The documentary delves into the personal and professional aspects of...

Direction Mitra Farahani

Cast Bahman Mohassess · Mitra Farahani

Synopsis Fifi Howls from Happiness (2013) delves into the life and work of Bahman Mohassess, a renowned artist who gained prominence during the reign of the Shah. Educated in Italy, Mohassess crafted sculptures and paintings that often sparked controversy due to...

Direction Peter Watkins

Cast Geir Westby · Gro Fraas · Kerstii Allum · Eric Allum

Synopsis Edvard Munch (TV) (1974) traces the life of the renowned Norwegian artist Edvard Munch from 1884 to 1894, a pivotal decade in which he pioneered expressionism and became one of northern Europe's most controversial figures. The narrative delves into Munch's...

Direction Randall Wright

Cast Esther Freud · David Hockney

Synopsis Lucian Freud: Painted Life (TV) (2012) delves into the extraordinary life and artistic journey of Lucian Freud, widely regarded as one of Britain's most influential artists. Freud's support for the documentary was confirmed just before his passing. Notably, the film...

Direction John Frankenheimer

Cast Burt Lancaster · Paul Scofield · Jeanne Moreau · Michel Simon

Synopsis The Train (1964) follows the tense narrative of Oberst von Waldheim, who is determined to evacuate a collection of modern artworks, deemed "degenerate" by the Nazis, from Paris before the Allied Forces arrive. He successfully secures a train for this...

Direction Henry Chalfant · Tony Silver

Synopsis Style Wars (1983) is a pioneering documentary delving into the vibrant world of hip hop culture, crafted by Tony Silver and Henry Chalfant in the heart of New York City during 1983. The film places a significant focus on graffiti...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Jennifer Jones · Joseph Cotten · Ethel Barrymore · Lillian Gish

Synopsis Portrait of Jennie (1948) follows the story of Eben Adams, a talented yet impoverished painter in 1930s New York City, who has been unable to find the muse for his art. His fortunes begin to change when he encounters a...

Direction Banksy

Cast Thierry Guetta · Banksy

Synopsis Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010) chronicles the tale of a peculiar French shopkeeper and aspiring filmmaker who embarked on a quest to find and befriend the elusive street artist Banksy. In a twist of fate, Banksy himself took control...

Direction Renato Castellani

Cast Philippe Leroy · Ann Odessa · Glauco Onorato · Filippo Scelzo

Direction Aki Kaurismäki

Cast Matti Pellonpää · Evelyne Didi · André Wilms · Kari Väänänen

Synopsis The Bohemian Life (1992) follows the intertwined lives of three creative individuals navigating the vibrant yet challenging landscape of contemporary Paris. Rodolfo, an Albanian painter without proper documentation, forms a bond with Marcel, a playwright and magazine editor struggling to...

Direction Mario Soffici

Cast Juan Verdaguer · Susana Campos · María Luisa Robledo · Alberto Dalbés

Direction Ramón Gener · Joan Costa

Cast Ramón Gener

Synopsis This is Art (TV Series) (2017) delves into the captivating world of artistic expression and the profound emotions that drive creativity. This documentary series explores the diverse landscapes of art, from the creation process to the emotional resonance that art...

Direction Jim Sheridan

Cast Daniel Day-Lewis · Brenda Fricker · Ray McAnally · Fiona Shaw

Synopsis My Left Foot (1989) is a poignant tale set in the heart of Dublin, chronicling the life of Christy Brown (1932-1981), an Irishman born with cerebral palsy. Christy's unique condition allowed him to control only his left foot, a challenge...

Direction Orson Welles

Cast Orson Welles · Oja Kodar · Joseph Cotten · Jean-Pierre Aumont

Synopsis F. for Fake (1973) is a thought-provoking and unconventional documentary directed by Orson Welles that delves into the world of deception and artifice. The film centers around the infamous art forger Elmyr de Hory and his biographer, Clifford Irving, who...

Direction Jacques Becker

Cast Gérard Philipe · Lilli Palmer · Anouk Aimée · Lila Kedrova

Synopsis The Lovers of Montparnasse (1958) is a biographical film that delves into the final year of the renowned Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani. Set in Paris during 1919, the story revolves around Modigliani, a struggling painter, who finds himself deeply in...