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Sky Arte airs documentary on Fernando Botero directed by Don Millar

publication · 2026-04-27

The documentary "Botero – Una ricerca senza fine" directed by Don Millar will air on Sky Arte on Sunday, December 20. The film offers an intimate portrait of the Colombian artist Fernando Botero (born 1932 in Medellín), known for his distinctive voluminous figures. It features original footage shot across ten cities in China, Europe, New York, and Colombia, along with family photographs and videos. Millar spent 19 months on production and post-production; the artist's daughter Lina Botero was crucial in securing Botero's approval. The documentary includes interviews with curators, historians, and academics. Botero, who has lived in Italy since the 1980s, is particularly beloved there.

Key facts

  • Documentary 'Botero – Una ricerca senza fine' directed by Don Millar
  • Airs on Sky Arte on Sunday, December 20
  • Fernando Botero born 1932 in Medellín, Colombia
  • Footage shot in ten cities across China, Europe, New York, and Colombia
  • Includes family photographs and videos from decades ago
  • Production and post-production took 19 months
  • Lina Botero, the artist's daughter, helped secure approval
  • Botero has lived in Italy since the 1980s

Entities

Artists

  • Fernando Botero
  • Don Millar
  • Lina Botero

Institutions

  • Sky Arte
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Medellín
  • Colombia
  • China
  • Europe
  • New York
  • Italy
  • Monaco

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