The Mystery of Picasso

Le mystère Picasso, documentary, France, 1956

DIRECTED BY: Henri-Georges Clouzot

The Mystery of Picasso

CAST:
Pablo Picasso,
Henri-Georges Clouzot,
Claude Renoir

SCRIPT:
Henri-Georges Clouzot,
Pablo Picasso

PHOTOGRAPHY:
Claude Renoir

MUSIC:
Georges Auric

EDITING:
Henri Colpi

Synopsis:
In 1955, Henri-Georges Clouzot shot Picasso while painting - the result was this awarded documentary and unforgettable photography by Claude Renoir that shows Picasso while creating his masterpieces. In 1956 this film won the special jury’s award in Cannes. In addition, it was nominated for the Golden Palm.

b/w and color, 78'

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