369876
369876

Botticelli

2015-09-27
6.7
de 53m
Documentary
Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510) is both a cultural icon and a lasting source of artistic inspiration. His famous female figures, like Venus and Primavera, have become part of our shared visual memory and influence artists worldwide. Berlin director and art historian Grit Lederer explores Botticelli’s life and work, focusing on the Gemäldegalerie’s impressive collection. The film examines how his iconic paintings continue to inspire art and advertising today. Experts reveal what makes his style unique and why his work was forgotten for centuries after his death. Contemporary artists such as French artist Orlan and American Michael Joaquin Grey present works inspired by Botticelli. The documentary traces Botticelli’s enduring impact from Florence through Paris and New York to Berlin.

Writer

Grit Lederer

Director of Photography

Leif Karpe

Director

Grit Lederer

Sound

Sirko Löschner

Sound

Matthias Kreitschmann

Sound

Gerry Stein

italian italy painting painter art renaissance botticelli

Status

Released

Countries

  • Germany

Companies

  • RBB
  • Medea Film Factory
  • ARTE