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
Matisse Picasso (2004)
5.5/10
Director: Philippe Kohly
Henri Matisse (1869-1954) and Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) are the acknowledged twin giants of modern art, between them having originated many of the mos... Read more
Judgement Day: Images of Heaven and Hell (2004)
5.4/10
Director: Ben Harding
Starring: Tim Marlow
A three-part series exploring the relationship between art and the afterlife, from the Egyptian Book of the Dead, to Stanley Spencer's vision of heave... Read more
Marti: The Passionate Eye (2004)
6.2/10
Director: Shirley Horrocks
Director Shirley Horrocks traces the dramatic personal story of Marti Friedlander, one of New Zealand's leading photographers, alongside the major soc... Read more
Unusual Buildings and Other Interesting Roadside Stuff (2004)
Rick Sebak takes a road trip in search of America's most interesting, wacky and goofy buildings, celebrating places such as the Big Duck on Long Islan... Read more
Monster Road (2004)
7.7/10
Director: Brett Ingram
Starring: Bruce Bickford, George Bickford
The life of legendary eccentric clay animator Bruce Bickford is illuminated in this fascinating documentary. From his Cold War childhood to his work... Read more
Artists of the 20th Century: Henri Matisse (2004)
Born in 1869 in France, Henri Matisse is regarded as one of the most influential figures in 20th century art. An accomplished painter, sculptor and g... Read more
Artists of the 20th Century: Jackson Pollock (2004)
This stunning documentary examines Jackson Pollock's incredible vision, from his early surrealist influences to his groundbreaking abstract expression... Read more
Artists of the 20th Century: Joan Miro (2004)
An insightful documentary that explores the life and works of this legendary Spanish artist. From his early days at Barcelona's Academy of Fine Arts t... Read more
Artists of the 20th Century: Salvador Dali (2004)
Salvador Dali was not limited to one media; he worked in oils, watercolours, drawings, graphics, sculptures, and jewellery. He produced films, illustr... Read more
Artists of the 20th Century: Wassily Kandinsky (2004)
Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky is generally regarded as an originator of abstract painting and one of the most important innovators in modern art,... Read more