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Balthus through the Looking-Glass

1996-01-01 fr 72m
Documentary
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work in his studio, exclusive interviews with his family and close friends, photographs by Henri Cartier-Bresson, and unpublished artwork, this award-winning feature documentary highlights the painter’s complex creative process.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)

Director

Damian Pettigrew

art

Status

Released

Budget

$450,000

Countries

  • France

Companies

  • Planète Cable
  • Baal Films