Rubens: An Extra Large Story (2015)

Rubens: An Extra Large Story (2015) poster

These days, nobody takes Rubens seriously. His vast and grandiose canvases, stuffed with wobbly mounds of female flesh, have little appeal for the modern gym-subscriber. And it's not just the bulging nudity we don't like. The entire tone of Rubens's art offends us. Everything in it is too big - the epic dramas full of tragedy, the fantastical celestial scenery, the immense canvases and murals adorning the walls and ceilings of Europe's grandest palaces. All of it seems too much for modern sensibilities. But Waldemar Januszczak begs to differ. In Waldemar's eyes, Rubens has been traduced by modern tastes, and a huge misunderstanding of him has taken place. By looking in detail at Rubens's fascinating life, by understanding his art in more enlightened ways, Waldemar sets out to correct the extra-large misconceptions that have arisen about Rubens.

Director: Waldemar Januszczak
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
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Production: ZCZ Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Waldemar Januszczak
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rubens: An Extra Large Story about?
These days, nobody takes Rubens seriously. His vast and grandiose canvases, stuffed with wobbly mounds of female flesh, have little appeal for the modern gym-subscriber. And it's not just the bulging nudity we don't like. The entire tone of Rubens's art offends us. Everything in it is too big - the epic dramas full of tragedy, the fantastical celestial scenery, the immense canvases and murals adorning the walls and ceilings of Europe's grandest palaces. All of it seems too much for modern sensibilities. But Waldemar Januszczak begs to differ. In Waldemar's eyes, Rubens has been traduced by modern tastes, and a huge misunderstanding of him has taken place. By looking in detail at Rubens's fascinating life, by understanding his art in more enlightened ways, Waldemar sets out to correct the extra-large misconceptions that have arisen about Rubens.
Who directed Rubens: An Extra Large Story?
Rubens: An Extra Large Story was directed by Waldemar Januszczak.
Who stars in Rubens: An Extra Large Story?
Rubens: An Extra Large Story stars Waldemar Januszczak.
How long is Rubens: An Extra Large Story?
Rubens: An Extra Large Story has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is Rubens: An Extra Large Story?
Rubens: An Extra Large Story is a Documentary film.
Where was Rubens: An Extra Large Story produced?
Rubens: An Extra Large Story was produced in United Kingdom.