Art On Film
Alice's selection of Art on Film houses an ecletic collection of artists from cartoon maverick Robert Crumb to local genius Ralph Hotere. Classical greats like da Vinci and the French Masters sit next to Picasso and Hockney.
Illustration: Bill Hammond's 'Placemakers' 1996
Palettes: The Golden Age of the Netherlands (2008)
8.7/10
Director: Alain Jaubert
The 'Palettes' series explores the techniques, history and controversies behind some of the world's finest paintings and the artists who created them.... Read more
The Painter And The Thief (2020)
An artist befriends the thief who stole her paintings. She becomes his closest ally when he is severely hurt in a car crash and needs full time care,... Read more
The Best of Antiques Roadshow: Volume 1 (2009)
Everyone has their favourite moment - the tatty old bear found under the mattress that once lived at Buckingham Palace, the cracked tea pot that event... Read more
Countdown to Wednesday: An Inside Look at the Comic Book Biz and How To Break In (2003)
5.4/10
Director: Hal Long
Starring: Stan Lee, Mark Waid, Paul Dini, Marc Silvestri, Jim McLoughlin, Matt Hawkins
Referring to New Release day in the comic world, this documentary is a whimsical look at the mad world of the comics industry, featuring interviews an... Read more
The Living Room: Series 3 (2006)
5.6/10
Director: Simon Baumfield, Mark Albiston, Nathan Morris, James Anderson, Makerita Urale
Starring: Steve Abel, Tusiata Avia, Rod Bridgeman, Ed Davis, Caitlin Devoy, Grenell Family...
From Sticky Pictures comes the award-winning third season of the show that showcases Aotearoa's creative culture. With inspirational and creative 'ho... Read more
Palettes: The Age of the Titans (2008)
8.7/10
Director: Alain Jaubert
The 'Palettes' series explores the techniques, history and controversies behind some of the world's finest paintings and the artists who created them.... Read more
Future By Design (2006)
8/10
Industrial engineer and futurist Jacque Fresco has bold prescriptions for solving the world's woes! Are his ideas the way of the future or the ravings... Read more
Tate Modern (2000)
Director: Beat Kuert
The Tate Modern was opened to the public in London on May 12th, 2000 as part of the Tate Gallery, the largest contemporary art museum in the world. Si... Read more
China Power: Art Now After Mao (2008)
Director: Pia Getty
Starring: Rufus Sewell, (narrated by)
A dynamic film exploring how Chinese art has caught the world's attention and how the art market is developing as fast as the country's economy. Once... Read more
Art: 21 - Season 6 (2012)
7.8/10
"Art in the Twenty-First Century" Season Six includes 13 profiles of artists from five continents gathered into four, one-hour thematic episodes: Chan... Read more