The Portrait (2018)
In the early 20th century, Lazar -a taciturn woodsman- asks the disenchanted portraitist Arkadi to immortalize his child. The execution of this portrait will unsettle both men while revealing their inner fears and change their outlook on life.
Director: Christophe Leclaire
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Fantasy, History
Release Date: April 3, 2018
Cast
- Frantz Herman - Arkadi
- Nicolas Gruber - Lazar
- Frédérique Camaret - La femme en noir
- Hélène Hiquily - La femme d'Arkadi
Screenplay
- Pierre Cendors (Scenario Writer)
- Christophe Leclaire (Scenario Writer)
- Pierre Cendors (Adaptation)
- Frantz Herman (Scenario Writer)
Production: EGGmotion
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Magical Realism and Wonders, Deep Grief and Recovery Process, Macabre Art and Death Obsession
Keywords
wife, painting, country life, art, nature, death, magic realism, mourning, ghost, color, kids
More Films by Director: Christophe Leclaire
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Portrait about?
- In the early 20th century, Lazar -a taciturn woodsman- asks the disenchanted portraitist Arkadi to immortalize his child. The execution of this portrait will unsettle both men while revealing their inner fears and change their outlook on life.
- Who directed The Portrait?
- The Portrait was directed by Christophe Leclaire.
- Who stars in The Portrait?
- The Portrait stars Frantz Herman, Nicolas Gruber, Frédérique Camaret, Hélène Hiquily.
- What genre is The Portrait?
- The Portrait is a Drama, Mystery, Fantasy, History film.
- Where was The Portrait produced?
- The Portrait was produced in France.
- What are the themes of The Portrait?
- The themes of The Portrait include: Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Magical Realism and Wonders, Deep Grief and Recovery Process, Macabre Art and Death Obsession.