Six Degrees of Separation
The story of a young, gay, black, con artist who, posing as the son of Sidney Poitier, cunningly maneuvers his way into the lives of a white, upper-class New York family.
Eames: The Architect & The Painter
Interviews with the junior designers swept into the 24-7 world of "The Eamery" are the heart of this complex picture of a husband-and-wife creative team that define the era of Mid-Century Modernism. Narrated by James Franco, the film draws from a trove of archival material, primarily the stunning films and photographs produced in mind-boggling volume by Charles, Ray, and their staff during the hyper-creative forty years of the Eames Office.
Exhibition on Screen: Cézanne: Portraits of a Life
Dedicated to the portrait work of Paul Cézanne, the exhibition opens in Paris before traveling to London and Washington. One cannot appreciate 20th century art without understanding the significance and genius of Paul Cézanne. Filmed at the National Portrait Gallery in London, with additional interviews from experts and curators from MoMA in New York, National Gallery of Art in Washington DC, and Musée d’Orsay in Paris, and correspondence from the artist himself, the film takes audiences to the places Cézanne lived and worked and sheds light on an artist who is perhaps one of the least known and yet most important of all the Impressionists.
Egon Schiele: Dangerous Desires
The dramatic story of Egon Schiele in his own words, celebrating his remarkable artistic achievements but also debating the controversies around his work.
Gaga for Dada: The Original Art Rebels
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the surreal art movement, comedian Jim Moir (a.k.a. Vic Reeves) presents this documentary exploring the history of Dadism and the lasting influence it has had on himself and others.
Botticelli, Florence And The Medici
Documentary on the art and culture of Florence in 15th century Tuscany and, in particular, the work of Eary Ranaissance painter Sandro Botticelli (1445-1501).
National Gallery
A portrait of the day-to-day operations of the National Gallery of London, that reveals the role of the employees and the experiences of the Gallery's visitors. The film portrays the role of the curators and conservators; the education, scientific, and conservation departments; and the audience of all kinds of people who come to experience it.
The Ghost Army
During World War II, a hand-picked group of American GI's undertook a bizarre mission: create a traveling road show of deception on the battlefields of Europe, with the German Army as their audience. The 23rd Headquarters Special Troops used inflatable rubber tanks, sound trucks, and dazzling performance art to bluff the enemy again and again, often right along the front lines. Many of the men picked to carry out these dangerous deception missions were artists. Some went on to become famous, including fashion designer Bill Blass. In their spare time, they painted and sketched their way across Europe, creating a unique and moving visual record of their war. Their secret mission was kept hushed up for nearly 50 years after the war's end.
The World According to Ion B.
The fascinating portrait of Ion Bârlàdeanu. The touching and inspiring story of a man who literally lived in the gutter for 20 years - and in the meantime managed to create paintings and collages which are now exhibited alongside works by Andy Warhol or Marcel Duchamp.
Caravaggio: The Soul and the Blood
An exciting and unsettling cinematic journey through the life, work and torments of Caravaggio.
Van Gogh: Of Wheat Fields and Clouded Skies
A new look at Van Gogh, through the legacy of the largest private collector of artworks by the Dutch painter: Helene Kröller-Müller (1869-1939), who, in the early 20th Century, ended up buying nearly 300 of his works, paintings and drawings included.
Art & Mind
A journey into art, madness and the unconscious. An exploration of visionary artists and the creative impulse, from the Flemish Masters of the Renaissance to the avant-garde movement of Surrealism and the unsung geniuses of Art Brut and Outsider Art.
Temple of Art
A documentary that explores what it means to be an artist and why it's important to pursue your passion- even in the face of failure.
Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition
With loans from across the world, this major retrospective will bring together Vermeer’s most famous masterpieces including Girl with a Pearl Earring, The Geographer, The Milkmaid, The Little Street, Lady Writing a Letter with her Maid, and Woman Holding a Balance. This film invites audiences to a private view of the exhibition, accompanied by the director of the Rijksmuseum and the curator of the show.
Ned Rifle
Henry’s and Fay's son Ned sets out to find and kill his father for destroying his mother's life. But his aims are frustrated by the troublesome Susan, whose connection to Henry predates even his arrival in the lives of the Grim family.
The Price of Everything
Featuring collectors, dealers, auctioneers and a rich range of artists, including market darlings George Condo, Jeff Koons, Gerhard Richter and Njideka Akunyili Crosby, this documentary examines the role of art and artistic passion in today’s money-driven, consumer-based society.
Frida
An intimately raw and magical journey through the life, mind, and heart of iconic artist Frida Kahlo. Told through her own words for the very first time — drawn from her diary, revealing letters, essays, and print interviews — and brought vividly to life by lyrical animation inspired by her unforgettable artwork.
The Stendhal Syndrome
A young policewoman slowly goes insane while tracking down an elusive serial rapist/killer through Italy when she herself becomes a victim of the brutal man's obsession.
Like You Know It All
A South Korean art house film director is first invited to serve on the panel of a film festival, then to guest lecture at a film school.
Sk8face
Tells the history of skateboard art and its evolution through the decades, as iconic and rebellious skateboarders and artists give firsthand experiences and stories about their art that challenged the establishment.
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Fred Schepisi
Director
Kelly Bishop
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Adele
Heather Graham
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Elizabeth
Ian McKellen
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Geoffrey
Will Smith
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Paul
James Franco
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Self
Paul Schrader
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Self
Charles Eames
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Self
Kenneth Cranham
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Leopold Czihaczek
Ruth Gemmell
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Marie Schiele
Terry Gilliam
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Self - Director & Animator
Armando Iannucci
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Self - Writer & Director
Bob Mortimer
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Various
Peter Coyote
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Narrator
Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Self
Ben Folds
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Self
Amanda Palmer
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Self
Kevin Smith
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Self
Parker Posey
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Fay Grim
John Ellison Conlee
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Sheriff
Aubrey Plaza
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Susan Weber
Ai Weiwei
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Self
Roy Lichtenstein
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Self
Woody Allen
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Self - Man at Sotheby's auction
Frida Kahlo
as
Self
Dario Argento
Director
Thomas Kretschmann
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Alfredo Grossi
Asia Argento
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Det. Anna Manni
Paolo Bonacelli
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Dr. Cavanna
Marco Leonardi
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Marco Longhi
Jung-woo Ha
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Jason Lee
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Self - Skateboarder / Actor
Tony Alva
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Self - Skateboard Legend
Shepard Fairey
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Shepard Fairey
Tony Hawk
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Tony Hawk
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