Exploring the lives and works of great painters can be a fascinating experience through cinema. With this in mind, we have created a list of 8 films about famous painters to watch.
We selected everything from biographical dramas to documentaries, however, the main criterion was their streaming availability to facilitate the search.
So, check out the 8 movies about painters available on streaming services below.
Films about painters to watch in streaming
Check out below 8 movies about famous painters to watch online on streaming services. We have selected films present on popular platforms such as Netflix and Amazon.
We also chose films available on free streaming services, but with advertising during videos, such as +SBT and Mercado Play.
Finally, we’ve included feature films available on more niche streaming channels, like Reserva Imovision.
This biographical drama follows the life of Maud Lewis, a Canadian painter known for her style of folk art.
Starring Sally Hawkins as Maudie, the film portrays the painter’s life, including her battle with rheumatoid arthritis. The film also features Ethan Hawke in one of the lead roles.
A critically acclaimed biographical drama, “Frida” received numerous award nominations and was honored with two Oscars.
The film portrays the life of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, played by Salma Hayek, who was widely praised and nominated for an Oscar for her performance.
The film, directed by Julie Taymor, also stars Alfred Molina, Diego Luna, Ashley Judd, Antonio Banderas, Edward Norton and Geoffrey Rush.
Another film about Frida Kahlo on the list, but this time it’s a documentary. “Frida” explores the life of the iconic painter who gives the film its name through her own words.
The documentary uses Kahlo’s writings and interviews, providing a first-person perspective. Directed by Carla Gutiérrez.
This documentary follows the journey of painter Carlos Almaraz, pioneer of the Chicano art movement.
The film uses archival footage and interviews, celebrating the legacy of this influential artist. The film is directed by his widow, Elsa Flores Almaraz, and Richard Montoya.
Directed by Tim Burton, “Big Eyes” is a biographical drama that portrays the life of American artist Margaret Keane. Amy Adams plays Margaret, known for her works featuring figures with large eyes.
The film explores Margaret’s relationship with her second husband, Walter Keane (Christoph Waltz), who took credit for her famous paintings.
The animation “With Love, Van Gogh” uses the rotoscoping technique, in which real footage was redrawn. However, this was done entirely by hand.
The plot of the film explores the circumstances surrounding the death of Vincent van Gogh, a famous Dutch post-impressionist painter.
The Polish biographical drama “Afterimage” is directed by the famous Andrzej Wajda, being his last work before his death.
The film portrays the life of the painter Władysław Strzemiński, one of the leading artists of the constructivist avant-garde of the 20th century. Actor Bogusław Linda plays the artist.
The plot focuses on the political persecution Strzemiński suffered during the Stalinist regime for refusing to follow the aesthetics of socialist realism. Furthermore, Strzemiński lived with the limitation of not having a leg or an arm.
This French biographical drama explores the friendship between novelist Émile Zola and painter Paul Cézanne. Actor Guillaume Canet plays Zola.
Playing the role of Cézanne, the famous French post-impressionist painter, is Guillaume Gallienne. The film is directed by Danielle Thompson.
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