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Balthus through the Looking-Glass

Balthus through the Looking-Glass

1996 72min FR

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work in his studio, exclusive interviews with his family and close friends, photographs by Henri Cartier-Bresson, and unpublished artwork, this award-winning feature documentary highlights the painter’s complex creative process.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

cast: Philippe Noiret, François Rouan, Jean Leymarie, Jean Clair

external: IMDb

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Philippe Noiret

Philippe Noiret

Récitant / Narrator

François Rouan

François Rouan

Jean Leymarie

Jean Leymarie

Jean Clair

Jean Clair

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