Renoir: Reviled and Revered (2016)

Beloved Impressionist, influential master or self-indulgent fantasist? You decide.

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Pierre-Auguste Renoir is known and loved for his impressionist paintings of Paris. These paintings count among the world’s favourites. Renoir, however, grew tired of this style and changed course. This film, based on the collection of 181 Renoirs at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia,– examines the direction he then took and why it provokes such extreme reactions right up to today. Some claim they are repulsed by Renoir’s later works and some claim they are seduced. What may surprise many is that among the many artists who sought Renoir’s new works out and were clearly highly influenced by them were the two giants of the 20th century – Picasso and Matisse.

Director: Phil Grabsky
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: David Bickerstaff, Phil Grabsky
Production: Seventh Art Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

painting, artist, painter, pierre-auguste renoir

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Renoir: Reviled and Revered about?
Pierre-Auguste Renoir is known and loved for his impressionist paintings of Paris. These paintings count among the world’s favourites. Renoir, however, grew tired of this style and changed course. This film, based on the collection of 181 Renoirs at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia,– examines the direction he then took and why it provokes such extreme reactions right up to today. Some claim they are repulsed by Renoir’s later works and some claim they are seduced. What may surprise many is that among the many artists who sought Renoir’s new works out and were clearly highly influenced by them were the two giants of the 20th century – Picasso and Matisse.
Who directed Renoir: Reviled and Revered?
Renoir: Reviled and Revered was directed by Phil Grabsky.
Who stars in Renoir: Reviled and Revered?
Renoir: Reviled and Revered stars Yves Aubert.
How long is Renoir: Reviled and Revered?
Renoir: Reviled and Revered has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Renoir: Reviled and Revered?
Renoir: Reviled and Revered is a Documentary film.
Where was Renoir: Reviled and Revered produced?
Renoir: Reviled and Revered was produced in United Kingdom.