The Artist Who Did Not Want to Paint (1965)
This short, a prologue to the feature film The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965), focuses on Michelangelo’s life and his many famous frescoes and sculptures. After a short visit to Caprese, where the artist was born, and the town where he first studied his craft, we see many of his most important works. They include the Madonna of the Stairs, completed at age 15; the statues of the Medici Tombs; and his two most famous Biblical figures: David and Moses.
Director: Vincenzo Labella
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: October 7, 1965
Cast
- Marvin Miller - Narrator
Screenplay
Music: Jerry Goldsmith
Production: 20th Century Fox, International Classics
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Vincenzo Labella
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Artist Who Did Not Want to Paint about?
- This short, a prologue to the feature film The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965), focuses on Michelangelo’s life and his many famous frescoes and sculptures. After a short visit to Caprese, where the artist was born, and the town where he first studied his craft, we see many of his most important works. They include the Madonna of the Stairs, completed at age 15; the statues of the Medici Tombs; and his two most famous Biblical figures: David and Moses.
- Who directed The Artist Who Did Not Want to Paint?
- The Artist Who Did Not Want to Paint was directed by Vincenzo Labella.
- Who stars in The Artist Who Did Not Want to Paint?
- The Artist Who Did Not Want to Paint stars Marvin Miller.
- How long is The Artist Who Did Not Want to Paint?
- The Artist Who Did Not Want to Paint has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is The Artist Who Did Not Want to Paint?
- The Artist Who Did Not Want to Paint is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Artist Who Did Not Want to Paint produced?
- The Artist Who Did Not Want to Paint was produced in United States of America.