Documentary on Julian Schnabel Premieres on Sky Arte

A documentary titled 'L'Arte viva di Julian Schnabel' will air on Sky Arte on Thursday, December 6, 2018, distributed by Nexo Digital. Directed by Pappi Corsicato and produced by Buena Onda with Rai Cinema, the film explores the life and career of artist and filmmaker Julian Schnabel, from his birth in Brooklyn and upbringing in Brownsville, Texas, to his rise in the New York art scene of the late 1970s and his global fame. The documentary highlights Schnabel's unconventional approach, including his signature silk pajamas, his homes in Montauk, Long Island, and a Venetian-style palace in Manhattan's West Village. It features footage of him painting, installing exhibitions, and his private family life. The film also covers his acclaimed film career, including 'Basquiat' (1995), 'Before Night Falls' (2000, Silver Lion at Venice Film Festival), and 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly' (2007, Best Director at Cannes, two Golden Globes, Oscar nomination). Archival material and interviews with friends and colleagues such as Jeff Koons, Laurie Anderson, Bono, and Al Pacino provide a comprehensive portrait.