Botero

Apr 22 2019 N/A 1h 22m
Biography, Documentary

This doc follows the life and career of legendary Colombian painter and sculptor, Fernando Botero. Hailed as one of the world's most prolific and popular artists, the 86-year-old Botero illustrates vision and mastery of the arts in this must-see film from documentary filmmaker Don Millar. A prolific force of artistry, Botero has been creating art throughout his life, earning him the name "The Maestro." With so little known of his private life, Millar's profile of the artist is a welcome behind-the-scenes peek inside Botero's world and body of work. The film takes us through Botero's process and around the world itself, visiting Colombia, China, Italy, the United States and other countries to trace the production and influence of Botero's work throughout his unrivalled career.

Plot

Botero is a poetic documentary profile of Colombian artist Fernando Botero. The film is a behind-the-scenes chronicle of the life and art of this painter and sculptor -- the world's most recognized living artist.

Written by

Don Millar, Hart Snider

Directed by

Don Millar

Cast

Fernando Botero, Miriam Basilio, Juan Carlos Botero

Crew

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Production Companies

Dean Film

Languages

English, Español

Awards

1 win & 7 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
147
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA