Balthus through the Looking-Glass
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work in his studio, exclusive interviews with his family and close friends, photographs by Henri Cartier-Bresson, and unpublished artwork, this award-winning feature documentary highlights the painter’s complex creative process.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)
- Overview
- Cast
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Balthus through the Looking-Glass
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1996
Runtime
1h 12m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Balthus de l'autre côté du miroir
Production Companies
Planète Cable, Baal Films
Director
Damian Pettigrew
Budget
$450,000
Description
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work in his studio, exclusive interviews with his family and close friends, photographs by Henri Cartier-Bresson, and unpublished artwork, this award-winning feature documentary highlights the painter’s complex creative process.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)
