Botero Documentary 'Una ricerca senza fine' by Don Millar to Premiere January 20

Don Millar's documentary 'Botero – Una ricerca senza fine' will be released in Italian cinemas on January 20, distributed by Feltrinelli Real Cinema and Wanted Cinema. The film offers an intimate portrait of Colombian artist Fernando Botero, using never-before-seen photographs, videos, and original footage from exhibitions worldwide. Millar first met Botero in Beijing, where he was struck by the artist's calm demeanor amidst the chaos of a major exhibition. The documentary explores Botero's artistic journey, including his early works from the 1950s when he developed his unique style. Millar emphasizes that for Botero, there is no separation between the man and the artist, and the film captures this unity through unprecedented access to incomplete works and sketches. The director describes entering a painting with a camera as a sacred act, approached with humility and respect. Botero's popularity, Millar suggests, stems from his affection for people and his mission to bring art to a wider audience beyond the traditional art world, reflected in the audacity, scale, and humor of his work. The film aims to reveal Botero's true artistic soul, highlighting his tenderness and humor.