Balthus through the Looking-Glass
1996, French. Directed by Damian Pettigrew.
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work in his studio, exclusive interviews with his family and close friends, photographs by Henri Cartier-Bresson, and unpublished artwork, this award-winning feature documentary highlights the painter’s complex creative process.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)
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 1 January 1996
- Original title
- Balthus de l'autre côté du miroir
- Country
- France
- Budget
- $450K
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Who directed Balthus through the Looking-Glass?
Balthus through the Looking-Glass (1996) was directed by Damian Pettigrew and stars Philippe Noiret, François Rouan, Jean Leymarie.