Gauguin à Tahiti et aux Marquises (2010)
A documentary film about Paul Gauguin’s final years in Tahiti and on the Marquesas Islands. The filming of his paintings is set in the magnificent oceanic landscape from which they emerged, commented on by Gauguin himself with quotes taken from his autobiographical works and letters. The film tells the moving story of the famous French painter, a misunderstood artist and rebel, who advocated returning to Nature, who forewarned that industrialism would destroy the earth and who clashed with Catholic missionaries because of the extinction of the Maori culture and religion.
Director: Richard Dindo
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: January 1, 2010
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gauguin à Tahiti et aux Marquises about?
- A documentary film about Paul Gauguin’s final years in Tahiti and on the Marquesas Islands. The filming of his paintings is set in the magnificent oceanic landscape from which they emerged, commented on by Gauguin himself with quotes taken from his autobiographical works and letters. The film tells the moving story of the famous French painter, a misunderstood artist and rebel, who advocated returning to Nature, who forewarned that industrialism would destroy the earth and who clashed with Catholic missionaries because of the extinction of the Maori culture and religion.
- Who directed Gauguin à Tahiti et aux Marquises?
- Gauguin à Tahiti et aux Marquises was directed by Richard Dindo.
- How long is Gauguin à Tahiti et aux Marquises?
- Gauguin à Tahiti et aux Marquises has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).