Biographical documentary of Lee Miller (aka Elizabeth Miller, 1907-1977), her early years in USA under her father's influence, later became a model turned artist and celebrated photographer, including her photojournalism during WWII, and her second marriage to British surrealism painter Roland Penrose postwar. Film is told through interviews with Miller's son, Antony Penrose.
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With his seemingly naïve, symbolic paintings, Joan Miró formed a new artistic language in the 20th century. Brought up in Barcelona, the painter, graphic artist and sculptor was drawn to Paris and, under the influence of the surrealists, developed his unique style and poetic imagery that unite Catalan folk art and fantastic elements. Robin Lough followed the 85-year-old Miró to theatre rehearsals and went to see him in his studio on Majorca. There he met with an amazingly creative and disciplined artist, whose visionary pictures paved the way for abstract expressionism.
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Home movie from Man Ray while on vacation with Pablo Picasso, Paul, Nusch and Cecile Eluard, Emily Davies, Valerie and Roland Penrose. The friends have fun with themselves and performing for the camera.
Guest at the Marquis of X's Concert (uncredited)
Después de un prólogo documental sobre las costumbres del alacrán, unos bandidos descubren a un grupo de arzobispos orando en un acantilado. La fundación de la Imperial Roma, celebrada en el sitio donde oraban los clérigos, se ve interrumpida por los lances amorosos de una pareja que es separada. El hombre es conducido a prisión pero logra escapar y se refugia en casa de su amada. Durante una fiesta, la pareja intenta consumar su pasión sin éxito. Finalmente, los sobrevivientes de una criminal orgía, entre los que se encuentra el duque de Blangis, salen del castillo de Selliny. (FILMAFFINITY)