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Botticelli

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Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510) is both a cultural icon and a lasting source of artistic inspiration. His famous female figures, like Venus and Primavera, have become part of our shared visual memory and influence artists worldwide. Berlin director and art historian Grit Lederer explores Botticelli’s life and work, focusing on the Gemäldegalerie’s impressive collection. The film examines how his iconic paintings continue to inspire art and advertising today. Experts reveal what makes his style unique and why his work was forgotten for centuries after his death. Contemporary artists such as French artist Orlan and American Michael Joaquin Grey present works inspired by Botticelli. The documentary traces Botticelli’s enduring impact from Florence through Paris and New York to Berlin.

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English
  • italian
  • italy
  • painting
  • painter
  • art
  • renaissance
  • botticelli

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Director

Grit Lederer

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Germany

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  • GermanyDE

    • PremiereLange Nacht der Museen am Kulturforum29 Aug 2015
    • Theatrical27 Sept 2015

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Botticelli was released on 27 September 2015.

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