João Ayres, an Independent Painter (2022)
It’s a story with many layers. It’s about the painter João Ayres (1921-2001), an artist in transit between Portugal and Africa who became forgotten in the narrative of Modern Art. It’s also a story about his family, who inherited a significant body of work. One of his grandchildren, Diogo Camilo Alves, the narrator, wants to make his grandfather’s art more accessible and has been fighting for its conservation and restoration. It’s also a story about the house that the painter built, where many of his works still reside and where his memory is very much alive.
Director: Diogo Varela Silva
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: October 6, 2022
Cinematography: Paulo Castilho
Editing: Paulo MilHomens
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Diogo Varela Silva
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is João Ayres, an Independent Painter about?
- It’s a story with many layers. It’s about the painter João Ayres (1921-2001), an artist in transit between Portugal and Africa who became forgotten in the narrative of Modern Art. It’s also a story about his family, who inherited a significant body of work. One of his grandchildren, Diogo Camilo Alves, the narrator, wants to make his grandfather’s art more accessible and has been fighting for its conservation and restoration. It’s also a story about the house that the painter built, where many of his works still reside and where his memory is very much alive.
- Who directed João Ayres, an Independent Painter?
- João Ayres, an Independent Painter was directed by Diogo Varela Silva.
- How long is João Ayres, an Independent Painter?
- João Ayres, an Independent Painter has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is João Ayres, an Independent Painter?
- João Ayres, an Independent Painter is a Documentary film.
- Where was João Ayres, an Independent Painter produced?
- João Ayres, an Independent Painter was produced in Portugal.