Magritte: Day and Night

Alternative title: Jour et la Nuit, Le
Synopsis: As mystifying and peculiar as his work, Rene Magritte painted in a style that was at once real and surreal, witty and disturbing. His enigmatic nature and amazing career deserve more than a routine documentary and, in this informative but unusual film, Charlie Dupont plays an actor hired to portray Magritte. He researches the artist’s life and career, hoping to uncover his personality and unlock the meaning to his paintings. As the actor digs into Magritte’s life story, we learn the highs and lows of the painter’s career. The dramatic narrative is intercut with comments and interviews with art historians and experts, including photographer Duane Michals.
Language: English
Country: France
Year of release: 2010
Year of production: 2009
Subjects: Art
Keywords: biographies; dramatised documentary films; Magritte, René (1898-1967); surrealism

Director

Henri de Gerlache

Cast

Charlie Dupont

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