The Mystery of Picasso

Genres: Documentary

Languages: French

Year: 1956

Vote: 7.3

Festival & Award: Cannes - Jury Prize

The Mystery of Picasso

The showmakers

Henri-Georges Clouzot
Pablo Picasso

Overview

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.

Indie vibes check

A French documentary with an experimental approach, aligning with independent cinema principles.

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