Matisse

Matisse

  • Overview
  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 3, 2014

Runtime

1h 37m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

Matisse: From MoMA and Tate Modern

Production Companies

Seventh Art Productions

Director

Phil Grabsky

Description

MOMA & Tate Modern's landmark show explores the final chapter of Matisse's career when he began 'carving into colour,' creating his signature cut-outs. Audiences are invited to enjoy an intimate, behind-the-scenes documentary about this blockbuster exhibition with contributions from curators, historians and those who knew Matisse personally. Beautifully filmed footage of the exhibition featuring works including The Snail, Memory of Oceania, Large Composition with Masks and Blue Nudes is interwoven with Matisse's biography and behind-the-scenes material. Featuring special guests including Tate director Nicholas Serota; MoMA director Glenn Lowry; jazz musician Courtney Pine and Royal Ballet principal dancer Zenaida Yanowsky.