What a great film, how did I miss it when it came out?
This is a film about opposites. Debicki's bewitching, innocent beauty pairs well with Donald Sutherland's portrayal of the artist too pure for this world, and therefore all the more sought after. She's his last muse, along with the color blue.
On the other side you have Jagger as the very essence of the polished, heartless, sophisticated art collector - transcending the cliche. And his credible accomplice, played by Claes Bang, as the failed artist turned critic. Was surprised at Jagger's exquisite acting, at the intelligent dialogue, the surprising plot twists that seemed inevitable after the fact. It's a game of lies vs. Truth, art vs enteretainment, image vs reality. Philosophically compelling: is there a platonic form to painting? I'd argue no, but this film will make you at least consider it.
And obviously, this was the forerunner for "The Square".
This is a film about opposites. Debicki's bewitching, innocent beauty pairs well with Donald Sutherland's portrayal of the artist too pure for this world, and therefore all the more sought after. She's his last muse, along with the color blue.
On the other side you have Jagger as the very essence of the polished, heartless, sophisticated art collector - transcending the cliche. And his credible accomplice, played by Claes Bang, as the failed artist turned critic. Was surprised at Jagger's exquisite acting, at the intelligent dialogue, the surprising plot twists that seemed inevitable after the fact. It's a game of lies vs. Truth, art vs enteretainment, image vs reality. Philosophically compelling: is there a platonic form to painting? I'd argue no, but this film will make you at least consider it.
And obviously, this was the forerunner for "The Square".
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