David Hockney: A Bigger Picture (2009)

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Filmed over three years, the documentary is an unprecedented record of a major artist at work. It captures David Hockney's return to England after 25 years in California. As he approaches the age of 70, he decides to re-invent his painting from scratch, working through the seasons and in all weathers out in the Yorkshire countryside - ending up with the largest picture ever made outdoors. It is at once the story of a homecoming and an intimate portrait of what inspires and motivates today's greatest living British-born artist as time runs out. Winner of Best Essay award at the International Festival for Films on Art in Montreal and nominated Best Arts Documentary by the Grierson and International Emmy Awards. Premiered on BBC1, the documentary appears in a special extended 60' version.

Director: Bruno Wollheim
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 115 min
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Production: Coluga Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is David Hockney: A Bigger Picture about?
Filmed over three years, the documentary is an unprecedented record of a major artist at work. It captures David Hockney's return to England after 25 years in California. As he approaches the age of 70, he decides to re-invent his painting from scratch, working through the seasons and in all weathers out in the Yorkshire countryside - ending up with the largest picture ever made outdoors. It is at once the story of a homecoming and an intimate portrait of what inspires and motivates today's greatest living British-born artist as time runs out. Winner of Best Essay award at the International Festival for Films on Art in Montreal and nominated Best Arts Documentary by the Grierson and International Emmy Awards. Premiered on BBC1, the documentary appears in a special extended 60' version.
Who directed David Hockney: A Bigger Picture?
David Hockney: A Bigger Picture was directed by Bruno Wollheim.
Who stars in David Hockney: A Bigger Picture?
David Hockney: A Bigger Picture stars David Hockney.
How long is David Hockney: A Bigger Picture?
David Hockney: A Bigger Picture has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
What genre is David Hockney: A Bigger Picture?
David Hockney: A Bigger Picture is a Documentary film.
Where was David Hockney: A Bigger Picture produced?
David Hockney: A Bigger Picture was produced in United Kingdom.