Balthus through the Looking-Glass (1996)

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work in his studio, exclusive interviews with his family and close friends, photographs by Henri Cartier-Bresson, and unpublished artwork, this award-winning feature documentary highlights the painter’s complex creative process.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

Release Date : Jan 01, 1996

Runtime : 1h 12m

Genre : Documentary  

Companies : Planète Cable, Baal Films

Countries : France

Keywords : art