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Balthus through the Looking-Glass

0.0Jan 1, 19961h 12mDocumentary

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work in his studio, exclusive interviews with his family and close friends, photographs by Henri Cartier-Bresson, and unpublished artwork, this award-winning feature documentary highlights the painter’s complex creative process.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

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Cast

Philippe Noiret

Philippe Noiret

Récitant / Narrator

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François Rouan

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Jean Leymarie

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Jean Clair