Picasso's Paris Years Explored in New Sky Arte Documentary
There's a new documentary called 'Picasso – A Rebel in Paris: Story of a Life and a Museum' that’s launching on Sky Arte this Thursday, August 13. Directed by Simona Risi, it includes work from Didi Gnocchi and Sabina Fedeli, who co-wrote the screenplay with Arianna Marelli. This film marks 50 years since Picasso died in Mougins in 1973. It dives into his life in Paris, showcasing everything from his chilly early studios to the more upscale homes he moved to as he gained fame. Mina Kavani narrates, and you'll hear from art critics, curators, and other artists, giving a well-rounded view of his life as an immigrant in Paris. Plus, it teases the Musée Picasso Paris, which will feature an impressive 6,000 artworks and 200,000 archival items. This is all part of Sky Arte's lineup, curated by Artribune.
Key facts
- The documentary 'Picasso – Un ribelle a Parigi' premieres on Sky Arte on August 13.
- Directed by Simona Risi, with subject by Didi Gnocchi and Sabina Fedeli.
- Screenplay co-written by Arianna Marelli.
- Commemorates 50 years since Picasso's death in 1973.
- Narrated by Iranian actress Mina Kavani.
- Explores Picasso's life in Parisian neighborhoods, from early studios to bourgeois apartments.
- Includes interviews with critics, curators, intellectuals, and artists.
- The future Musée Picasso Paris will hold 6,000 masterpieces and 200,000 archival items.
Entities
Artists
- Pablo Picasso
- Mina Kavani
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Artribune
- Musée Picasso Paris
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Mougins