The Mystery of Picasso (1957)

  • NR
  • 10/07/1957 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 18m

Overview

Using a specially designed transparent 'canvas' to provide an unobstructed view, Picasso creates as the camera rolls. He begins with simple works that take shape after only a single brush stroke. He then progresses to more complex paintings, in which he repeatedly adds and removes elements, transforming the entire scene at will, until at last the work is complete.

Henri-Georges Clouzot

Director, Writer

Cast

Pablo Picasso's headshot

Pablo Picasso

Self
Henri-Georges Clouzot's headshot

Henri-Georges Clouzot

Self (uncredited)
Claude Renoir's headshot

Claude Renoir

Self (uncredited)

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