Movielogr
Balthus through the Looking-Glass (1996)
Directed by Damian Pettigrew
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work in his studio, exclusive interviews with his family and close friends, photographs by Henri Cartier-Bresson, and unpublished artwork, this award-winning feature documentary highlights the painter’s complex creative process.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)
Length 72 minutes
Actors
Philippe Noiret | François Rouan | Jean Leymarie | Jean Clair