Basquiat film with David Bowie returns to theaters in 4K
Julian Schnabel's film 'Basquiat,' released in 1996, is making a comeback in theaters across the United States on September 13, 2024, which is exactly 28 years since it first premiered. This time, audiences will see a restored 4K version in a new black-and-white style. Janus Films will take care of its distribution. The film stars Jeffrey Wright as Jean-Michel Basquiat, chronicling his rise from a graffiti artist to a celebrated figure in the art scene, as well as his eventual downfall. The cast includes well-known names like David Bowie as Andy Warhol, Dennis Hopper, Benicio del Toro, and others. Schnabel, who previously directed 'At Eternity's Gate' in 2018, delves into Basquiat's battles with addiction and fame.
Key facts
- Julian Schnabel's 1996 film 'Basquiat' returns to US theaters on September 13, 2024.
- The film has been restored in 4K and will be shown in a new black-and-white version.
- Distributed by Janus Films.
- Jeffrey Wright plays Jean-Michel Basquiat.
- David Bowie portrays Andy Warhol.
- Cast includes Dennis Hopper, Benicio del Toro, Gary Oldman, Christopher Walken, Willem Dafoe, Courtney Love, and Vincent Gallo.
- The biopic covers Basquiat's rise from graffiti artist to pop art success and his struggles with drugs and relationships.
- Schnabel previously directed 'At Eternity's Gate' (2018) about Van Gogh.
Entities
Artists
- Julian Schnabel
- Jean-Michel Basquiat
- Andy Warhol
- Vincent van Gogh
- Jeffrey Wright
- David Bowie
- Dennis Hopper
- Benicio del Toro
- Gary Oldman
- Christopher Walken
- Willem Dafoe
- Courtney Love
- Vincent Gallo
Institutions
- Janus Films
Locations
- New York
- Brooklyn
- United States