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Delacroix: From Paris to Morocco - A leader of French Romanticism and a master of painting, Eugène Delacroix traveled to Andalusia, Morocco, and Algeria in 1832, where he filled his notebooks with drawings and watercolors, inspiring more than 80 paintings. From this, a movement was born: Orientalism.
Between each scene, where actors relive the painter's adventures, the film reveals superb sketches, accompanied by commentary from Delacroix's correspondence.
The whole experience is illuminated by the words of experts and writers passionate about these expeditions. A true journey into the creative universe of a genius.
Delacroix: From Paris to Morocco (2018)
Director: Arnaud Xainte
Writers: Arnaud Xainte, Jean-Frédéric Thibault
Stars: David Bailleron, Frans Boyer, Steve Canillac, Maurice Amara
Genre: Documentary
Country: France
Language: French (with English subtitles)
Release Year: 2018
Synopsis:
In 1832, French Romantic painter Eugène Delacroix embarked on a diplomatic mission to Morocco and Algeria alongside Count Charles de Mornay, aiming to dissuade Sultan Moulay Abd El Rahman from interfering with French affairs in Algeria. This journey profoundly influenced Delacroix's artistic vision, exposing him to the vibrant cultures, landscapes, and traditions of North Africa. The documentary meticulously reconstructs this pivotal voyage, drawing from Delacroix's travel diaries and sketchbooks, and showcases how these experiences enriched his aesthetic repertoire. Through sumptuous historical reenactments and expert commentary, the film delves into the encounters that inspired some of Delacroix's most renowned works. "Delacroix: From Paris to Morocco" offers an intimate exploration of the artist's quest for inspiration and the enduring impact of his North African journey.
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Delacroix: From Paris to Morocco - A leader of French Romanticism and a master of painting, Eugène Delacroix traveled to Andalusia, Morocco, and Algeria in 1832, where he filled his notebooks with drawings and watercolors, inspiring more than 80 paintings. From this, a movement was born: Orientalism.
Between each scene, where actors relive the painter's adventures, the film reveals superb sketches, accompanied by commentary from Delacroix's correspondence.
The whole experience is illuminated by the words of experts and writers passionate about these expeditions. A true journey into the creative universe of a genius.
Delacroix: From Paris to Morocco (2018)
Director: Arnaud Xainte
Writers: Arnaud Xainte, Jean-Frédéric Thibault
Stars: David Bailleron, Frans Boyer, Steve Canillac, Maurice Amara
Genre: Documentary
Country: France
Language: French (with English subtitles)
Release Year: 2018
Synopsis:
In 1832, French Romantic painter Eugène Delacroix embarked on a diplomatic mission to Morocco and Algeria alongside Count Charles de Mornay, aiming to dissuade Sultan Moulay Abd El Rahman from interfering with French affairs in Algeria. This journey profoundly influenced Delacroix's artistic vision, exposing him to the vibrant cultures, landscapes, and traditions of North Africa. The documentary meticulously reconstructs this pivotal voyage, drawing from Delacroix's travel diaries and sketchbooks, and showcases how these experiences enriched his aesthetic repertoire. Through sumptuous historical reenactments and expert commentary, the film delves into the encounters that inspired some of Delacroix's most renowned works. "Delacroix: From Paris to Morocco" offers an intimate exploration of the artist's quest for inspiration and the enduring impact of his North African journey.
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SUPPORT US!
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#documentaries #morocco #artdocumentary
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COPYRIGHT: All of the films published by us are legally licensed. We have acquired the rights (at least for specific territories) from the rightholders by contract. Plot11 Publishing GmbH. Standart ®
