Balthus through the Looking-Glass (1996)

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work in his studio, exclusive interviews with his family and close friends, photographs by Henri Cartier-Bresson, and unpublished artwork, this award-winning feature documentary highlights the painter’s complex creative process.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

Released Jan. 1, 1996 72 min None+

Genres: Documentary

Keywords: tmdb.art, mdblist.imdb-tv-movie, aspectratio.1-66-1

Production Companies: Planète Cable, Baal Films

Country: France
Production Country: France
Languages: English, French