
Balthus through the Looking-Glass
1996 · Movie · 1h 12m
Documentary
Overview
Using rare images of the artist filmed at work in his studio, exclusive interviews with his family and close friends, photographs by Henri Cartier-Bresson, and unpublished artwork, this award-winning feature documentary highlights the painter’s complex creative process. Acclaimed as the definitive film portrait of the master, Balthus through the Looking-Glass was shot on Super 16 over 14 months in Switzerland, Italy, France and the Moors of England by the director of Fellini, I’m a Born Liar. (Arte)
Ratings
IMDb
9/10
Key crew
- Damian PettigrewDirector
Cast
- Philippe NoiretRécitant / Narrator
- François RouanCast
- Jean LeymarieCast
- Jean ClairCast
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