Movies and TvShows featuring "fine-arts" theme.

Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski is a documentary that explores the life and work of Stanislav Szukalski, a Polish-American artist and sculptor. The film delves into his struggles, achievements, and the impact of his surrealistic art.

The Price of Everything is a documentary that delves into the world of contemporary art and the high-stakes art market. It takes a deep dive into the lives of artists, collectors, dealers, and auctioneers, revealing the complex dynamics and motivations behind the buying and selling of artwork. From iconic pieces by renowned artists to the astronomical prices they command, the film explores the value and perception of art in today's society. With interviews from artists like Jeff Koons and collectors like Larry Poons, The Price of Everything provides a fascinating glimpse into the art world.

Helene is a talented painter living in Helsinki in the year 1915. She struggles with heartbreak, mental breakdown, and the impending loss of her mother. Amidst all these challenges, Helene finds solace in her friendship with an art dealer and discovers her own voice as an artist.

The Architecture of Doom is a chilling documentary that delves into the twisted ideology behind the architectural projects of Nazi Germany. From grandiose plans for monumental buildings to the sinister use of gas chambers, this film sheds light on the dark underbelly of Hitler's regime and its obsession with power and control.

Tove is a biographical drama that revolves around the life of Tove Jansson, a renowned artist and writer from Helsinki, Finland. The movie explores her journey as an artist, her struggles with her sexuality, and her life during World War II. It delves into her relationships, particularly her lesbian relationship, and her work as a comic strip artist and illustrator. Tove is set against the backdrop of the Continuation War and the aerial bombardment of Helsinki in 1944. It also touches upon her involvement in the creation of the beloved Moomin cartoon characters. The film depicts Tove's artistic pursuits, her sculptor father-daughter relationship, and her experiences in Paris, France. It also explores themes of open relationships, political involvement, and the theater scene of the 1950s and 1940s in Finland.

Art writer Waldemar Januszczak explores the revolutionary achievements of the Impressionists.

An aging art dealer in financial trouble sets out to sell a valuable painting, uncovering the truth about his estranged father and repairing his relationship with his daughter in the process.

Henri Rousseau started to paint in Paris around 1880, at the age of 40. This self-taught artist was friendly with the poet Apollinaire, Robert Delaunay and Pablo Picasso, who recognized his genius, and yet his work was to remain underrated during his lifetime. However, with its dislocated compositions and profoundly dreamlike subject matter, it was to have a decisive influence on modern art, from surrealism to abstract art.

Sometimes reduced to the image of a cursed artist, Amedeo Modigliani, an admirer of the masters of the Italian Renaissance, has traced an unparalleled path in modern art.

Seeing is to painting what listening is to politics. Survival as an artist demands both. Paint Until Dawn is a documentary on art in the life of James Gahagan (1927-1999), who painted all night to push the limits of vision. His life and thought reveal a correlation between art and activism through an interesting angle: the creative process itself.

Dr James Fox explores how, in the hands of artists, the colours gold, blue and white have stirred our emotions, changed the way we behave and even altered the course of history.

Art historian Dr James Fox traces the momentous impact of the west's contact with the peoples and cultures of the Pacific. It is a story of exploration, encounter and exploitation.

A history of American art with Waldemar Januszczak

Experience the life and works of Katsushika Hokusai, a renowned Japanese artist known for his iconic painting 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa' and his influence on the art world.

Aurélie and Célia are friends studying at the École des Beaux-Arts. One day Aurélie falls for the charms of Olivier, a handsome architecture student. Célia warns her friend of Olivier's bad reputation with women, but Aurélie lies to her, saying that she's not interested in him and doesn't mention that she has agreed to go on a date with him.

A thought-provoking documentary that delves into the artistic journey of an individual, highlighting their struggles, accomplishments, and vision.

Let The Scream Be Heard is a biographical documentary that explores the life and work of renowned artist Edvard Munch. It delves into his struggles with mental illness and the creation of his most famous painting, 'The Scream'. The film also examines the impact of Munch's art on the history of modern art.