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THE IMPRESSIONISTS AND THE MAN WHO MADE THEM
Monet, Renoir, Degas, Cézanne, Manet and their fellow Impressionists created some of the most beloved paintings in the world—but in their own time, their revolutionary work was often ridiculed, rejected and nearly impossible to sell. The Impressionists and the Man Who Made Them takes audiences inside their extraordinary world, exploring how these artists broke with tradition to capture light, movement and everyday life in ways that forever changed the course of art. Filmed with remarkable access to major Impressionist collections and exhibitions, the documentary allows their masterpieces to fill the cinema screen in stunning detail.
At the center of the story is Paul Durand-Ruel, the visionary Paris art dealer who recognized the Impressionists’ genius when much of the established art world dismissed them. Risking his reputation and financial security, Durand-Ruel bought and exhibited their work and, crucially, brought Impressionism to America with a landmark New York exhibition in 1886. His determination helped transform Monet, Renoir, Degas and their contemporaries from struggling outsiders into some of history’s most celebrated artists. Directed by acclaimed documentary filmmaker Phil Grabsky, this is both a feast for the eyes and the fascinating story of the businessman whose faith in a radical new art movement helped ensure its survival.
FILM DETAILS
Director: Phil Grabsky
Executive Producer: Phil Grabsky
Featuring/Narration: Robert Lindsay, Glen McCready; with art historians, curators and experts
Production: Seventh Art Productions / Exhibition on Screen
Country: United Kingdom
Year: 2015
Genre: Art Documentary
Runtime: 90 minutes
Rating: U in the UK; Not Rated in the U.S.
Language: English/French
WHAT THE CRITICS SAID
“An enriching experience.”
— Mike McCahill, The Guardian ★★★ (The Guardian)
“Fascinating theories and titbits abound.”
— Mike McCahill, The Guardian (The Guardian)
“Newly immersive on the big screen.”
— Mike McCahill, The Guardian (The Guardian)
“Considered, scholarly.”
— Mike McCahill, The Guardian (The Guardian)
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