Botticelli

Botticelli

2015
53m
6.7

6.7/10

3 votes • View on IMDb
Overview

Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510) is both a cultural icon and a lasting source of artistic inspiration. His famous female figures, like Venus and Primavera, have become part of our shared visual memory and influence artists worldwide. Berlin director and art historian Grit Lederer explores Botticelli’s life and work, focusing on the Gemäldegalerie’s impressive collection. The film examines how his iconic paintings continue to inspire art and advertising today. Experts reveal what makes his style unique and why his work was forgotten for centuries after his death. Contemporary artists such as French artist Orlan and American Michael Joaquin Grey present works inspired by Botticelli. The documentary traces Botticelli’s enduring impact from Florence through Paris and New York to Berlin.

Status: Released

Language: DE

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Production Information

Production Companies
RBB Medea Film Factory ARTE
Production Countries
Germany
Spoken Languages
English French German Italian

Quick Facts

Release Date September 27, 2015
Status Released
Language DE
IMDb ID tt5064982

Cast

Eva Mattes
Eva Mattes

Narrator (voice)

Key Crew

Grit Lederer
Writer
Grit Lederer
Director
Irene Höfer
Producer
Andreas Schroth
Producer