About The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka & the Art of Survival
A visually stunning and sweeping feature documentary that traces the life and survival of the renowned painter Tamara de Lempicka through her powerful paintings, from her rise to international stardom in 1920s Paris; to her move to the U.S. in 1940, fleeing the rise of fascism; and her revival in the current art market, collected by the likes of Madonna and Streisand. De Lempicka was marginalized and gained notoriety for her romantic liaisons with her models and her indulgent, decadent lifestyle, but she was so much more. The film, narrated by Hollywood legend Anjelica Huston, follows this remarkable émigrée as de Lempicka reinvents herself multiple times, looking behind the veneer of the publicity she generated for herself and examining the bisexual Jewish artist who embodied talent, resilience, passion, and the relentless pursuit of artistic freedom. [96 min; documentary; English]
“This captivating documentary reveals the unity of Lempicka’s unique life, where she put all her prodigious talent, struggles, turmoil, and truth into every canvas.” — Brian Bromberger, Bay Area Reporter
"Narrated by Anjelica Huston, this doc is essential viewing for anyone who cares about art." — Frank J. Avella, The Contending
"After 90 minutes of watching the undeniable beauty of her paintings one right after the other you’re bound to be on another plane of consciousness." — Michael Bergeron, Screen Reflections
Images © 2024 TAMARA DE LEMPICKA ESTATE, LLC / ADAGP, PARIS / ARS, NY
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