Artemisia
A powerful biographic study of a talented Italian woman artist, Artemisia Gentileshi, struggling against the narrow mindedness of Renaissance attitudes towards female painters. This memorable film features exquisite cinematography and fine acting from Valentina Cervi, Michel Serrault and Miki Manojlovic.
Year: 1997
Genre: Foreign Language Films, French Cinema, Film Festivals 1998, Art and Artists on Film
Country: France
Director: Agnes Merlet
Starring: Michel Serrault, Valentina Cervi, Maurice Garrel
Duration: 100 Minutes
Rating: R18 - Contains violence and sex scenes.
Subtitles: Yes
6.8/10
Location in store: Foreign (France)
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