The Mystery of Picasso (1956)
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Reviews Counted: 16 Fresh: 13 Rotten:3 Average Rating: 6.8/10
Runtime: 90 mins
Synopsis: The friendship between French director Henri-Georges Clouzot (THE WAGES OF FEAR, DIABOLIQUE) and Pablo Picasso allowed Clouzot to film the legendary artist as he created 20 original works (ranging from black-and-white sketches to full color paintings). The result is THE MYSTERY OF... [More]
Genre: Education/General Interest
Starring: Pablo Picasso
Director: Henri-Georges Clouzot
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Watching Picasso lay down his brushstrokes does not make for exciting drama.
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05/17/07
A mesmerizing document of the artistic process, made possible by filmmaker Henri-Georges Clouzot's friendship with painter Pablo Picasso.
08/29/06
Clouzot fails in his metaphysical quest, but succeeds in producing a movie of uncommon beauty and provocation.
07/07/06
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06/24/06
We wonder how many moviegoers will want to sit for well more than an hour and watch a largely repetitious performance that amounts to a sheer artistic stunt.
03/25/06
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By strategically employing the techniques of filmmaking to separate the body of the artist from his work, we end up with an exercise in unintended alienation.
05/09/03
Clouzot found a way to turn the movie screen into Picasso's canvas - now on video for the first time
02/04/03
This marvelous film, made in 1956 by Henri-Georges Clouzot ... simply sits back in awe as the grand old man, shirtless and confident, does what he does best.
09/28/01
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The work's potential impact is diminished by the gimmicky setup and Picasso's flip approach.
08/16/01
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06/06/01
Through the miracle of time-lapse photography, we see the master knocking out a dozen major works over what purports to be the course of a single day.
04/25/01
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