Botero Born in Medellin (2008)
To mark the artist Fernando Botero's 75th birthday, Peter Schamoni made a documentary film about his moving life. Fernando Botero is immediately recognizable by his colourful and exuberant works. Schamoni convinces us that, behind the cliché of the naïve, Fernando Botero is an artist who also devotes himself to serious and profound themes. Schamoni not only accompanies Botero to Tuscany, where he creates his sculptures, and to his Parisian painter's studio. The film also takes us on a journey to Colombia, where Schamoni lets the viewer take part in the world in which the artist lives and works, in the highs and lows of his life.
Director: Peter Schamoni
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: January 1, 2008
Cast
- Mario Adorf - Narrator
- Fernando Botero - Self
Screenplay
Music: Silke Matzpohl
Cinematography: Ernst Hirsch, Konrad Hirsch
Editing: Carsten Dillhöfer, Sabine Rottmann
Production: Peter Schamoni Film
Country: Germany
Language: English, Deutsch, Español
Box Office: $55,203
Original Language: de
Keywords
painting, sculpting, social & cultural documentary, biographical documentary, colombian history
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Botero Born in Medellin about?
- To mark the artist Fernando Botero's 75th birthday, Peter Schamoni made a documentary film about his moving life. Fernando Botero is immediately recognizable by his colourful and exuberant works. Schamoni convinces us that, behind the cliché of the naïve, Fernando Botero is an artist who also devotes himself to serious and profound themes. Schamoni not only accompanies Botero to Tuscany, where he creates his sculptures, and to his Parisian painter's studio. The film also takes us on a journey to Colombia, where Schamoni lets the viewer take part in the world in which the artist lives and works, in the highs and lows of his life.
- Who directed Botero Born in Medellin?
- Botero Born in Medellin was directed by Peter Schamoni.
- Who stars in Botero Born in Medellin?
- Botero Born in Medellin stars Mario Adorf, Fernando Botero.
- How long is Botero Born in Medellin?
- Botero Born in Medellin has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Botero Born in Medellin?
- Botero Born in Medellin is a Documentary film.
- How much did Botero Born in Medellin gross?
- Botero Born in Medellin grossed $55,203 worldwide.
- Where was Botero Born in Medellin produced?
- Botero Born in Medellin was produced in Germany.