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Mystery of Picasso, The

Synopsis
Director Henri-Georges Clouzot met Picasso at a bullfight event in Nimes, where they discussed some ideas for a collaborative work. The result is this unconventional art documentary, which explores the workings of a creative mind by filming Picasso painting some 20 artworks on transparent surfaces. The works were destroyed afterwards so they only exist in the film.
Extras include A VISIT TO PICASSO (Paul Haesaerts, 1949), an interview with Maya Picasso, a featurette on the restoration of the film, and Man Ray home movie LA GAROUPE (1937).
Language
English (English subtitles)
Country
France
Year of production
1956
Subjects
Art
Keywords
painting; Picasso, Pablo (1881-1973); creativity

Credits

Director
Henri-Georges Clouzot
Contributor
Pablo Picasso

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 0 PAL, Blu-Ray DVD
Price
£15.00/12.00
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
78 minutes
Year
2018

Distributor

Name

Arrow Film Distributors Ltd

Web
http://www.arrowfilms.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
01923 858306
Fax
01923 859673
Address
18 Watford Road
Radlett
Herts
WD7 8LE
Notes
contact: Neil Agran

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