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The Mystery of Picasso

The Mystery of Picasso

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 18, 1956

Runtime

1h 18m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

72%

Original Title

Le Mystère Picasso

Production Companies

Filmsonor

Director

Henri-Georges Clouzot

Description

Using a specially designed transparent 'canvas' to provide an unobstructed view, Picasso creates as the camera rolls. He begins with simple works that take shape after only a single brush stroke. He then progresses to more complex paintings, in which he repeatedly adds and removes elements, transforming the entire scene at will, until at last the work is complete.