Artribune's Guide to Five Films About Artists' Lives
Artribune has curated a selection of five films that explore the lives of artists, coinciding with the Italian release of "Final Portrait" on February 8, directed by Stanley Tucci. The film delves into the friendship between Alberto Giacometti and writer James Lord. The list includes "Turner" (2014), directed by Mike Leigh, starring Timothy Spall, which premiered at Cannes; "The Square" (2017), a Palme d'Or winner by Ruben Östlund that satirizes contemporary art and society; "Factory Girl" (2006), directed by George Hickenlooper, starring Guy Pearce as Andy Warhol; "Big Eyes" (2014), directed by Tim Burton, about Margaret Keane and her husband Walter; and "Girl with a Pearl Earring" (2003), directed by Peter Webber, starring Colin Firth and Scarlett Johansson, depicting the creation of Vermeer's painting.
Key facts
- Artribune selected five films about artists' lives.
- "Final Portrait" releases in Italy on February 8, distributed by Bim.
- Film focuses on Alberto Giacometti and his friendship with James Lord.
- "Final Portrait" premiered at the Berlinale.
- Stanley Tucci directed "Final Portrait".
- "Turner" was directed by Mike Leigh and starred Timothy Spall.
- "Turner" was presented at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival.
- "The Square" won the Palme d'Or at the 70th Cannes Film Festival.
- "The Square" was directed by Ruben Östlund.
- "Factory Girl" was directed by George Hickenlooper.
- Guy Pearce played Andy Warhol in "Factory Girl".
- "Big Eyes" was directed by Tim Burton.
- Margaret Keane's distinctive style featured children with large eyes.
- Walter Keane claimed authorship of Margaret's paintings.
- "Girl with a Pearl Earring" was directed by Peter Webber.
- Colin Firth and Scarlett Johansson starred in "Girl with a Pearl Earring".
- The film depicts the creation of Vermeer's painting "Girl with a Pearl Earring".
Entities
Artists
- Alberto Giacometti
- James Lord
- J.M.W. Turner
- Andy Warhol
- Margaret Keane
- Walter Keane
- Johannes Vermeer
- Griet
Institutions
- Artribune
- Bim
- Berlinale
- Festival di Cannes
Locations
- Italy
- San Francisco
- Netherlands