A Bigger Splash

"David Hockney and the painting that transformed the art world"

Oct 16 1974 Not Rated 1h 46m
Biography, Documentary, Drama

After a difficult break-up, Hockney is left unable to paint, much to the concern of his friends.

Plot

When David Hockney's beautiful lover, Peter Schlesinger, breaks up with him, it leaves David a complete emotional wreck. An artist, he suddenly finds himself unable to create anything, and is awash in depression and loneliness. After a time, David is able to find inspiration in his backyard swimming pool, and he begins a portrait of it. This unique docudrama presents a semi-fictionalized account of the story behind one of Hockney's most popular paintings.

Written by

Jack Hazan, David Mingay

Directed by

Jack Hazan

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Circle Associates Ltd.

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
730
Average Rating
5.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA