CinemaOSMovie · 1996 · 1h 12m

Balthus through the Looking-Glass

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work in his studio, exclusive interviews with his family and close friends, photographs by Henri Cartier-Bresson, and unpublished artwork, this award-winning feature documentary highlights the painter’s complex creative process.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

Directed byDamian Pettigrew

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 12m
Language
FR
Released
January 1, 1996
Budget
$450,000
Studios
Planète CableBaal Films

Featuring

Cast & crew

4 credited
Starring
Philippe Noiret

Philippe Noiret

Récitant / Narrator

François Rouan

Jean Leymarie

Jean Clair

Creative team
Directed by
Damian Pettigrew

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