Balthus through the Looking-Glass

Original title: Balthus de l'autre côté du miroir
Duration: 72 min
Release date: 1996-01-01
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Using rare images of the artist filmed at work in his studio, exclusive interviews with his family and close friends, photographs by Henri Cartier-Bresson, and unpublished artwork, this award-winning feature documentary highlights the painter’s complex creative process. Acclaimed as the definitive film portrait of the master, Balthus through the Looking-Glass was shot on Super 16 over 14 months in Switzerland, Italy, France and the Moors of England by the director of Fellini, I’m a Born Liar. (Arte)

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Balthus de l'autre côté du miroir

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