5 Films About Art to Binge-Watch in Lockdown
A film about art often triggers a profound apathy in many, where the thought of watching a tortured (and usually highly-privileged) ‘artiste’ navigate life is nothing more than an eye-roll fest. We’re here, however, to show you that not every film about art is itself an experimental, art-house production realised in a warehouse-come-arcane-cinema in East London.
Here are 5 interesting films about art to binge-watch in lockdown.
1. Frida
The costumes, colours and sensual visuals are reason enough to watch this beautiful biopic about one of the 20th century’s most important female painters. Salma Hayek and Alfred Molina perfectly capture the profundity of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s tumultuous relationship. Hayek masters Kahlo’s unfettered sexuality and strength in living with her devastating injury. If the unparalleled personalities of these painters don’t tempt you, then watch it for the delicate balance between epic, mind-boggling shots and intimate first-person camerawork.
2. The Danish Girl
Another biographical and romantic film starring Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander as Danish painters, Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. Born Elinar Wegener, Lili Elbe’s (Redmayne) existential epiphany comes when his wife asks him to stand in for a female model running late, so she can continue with her painting. While posing, Elinar’s fragile sense of identity is cemented, and they immediately begin experimenting with life as a transgender woman...
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