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Director: Mick Davis
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From Time Out New York
From the outset of this overwrought biopic, the famed Jewish-Italian painter (Garcia) is established as a self-destructive rebel: He drinks instead of taking care of his family, spits in potential patrons' faces and pisses off Picasso (Djalili), who is alternately his confidant and nemesis. But instead of trying to provide insight into this genius's debilitating madness, Davis prefers to wallow in incoherent and clichéd misery, punctuated by poetically oblique imagery. For all its art-house trappings, Modigliani is at heart a Hollywood flick, complete with mind-numbing dialogue ("You can't change destiny"), cheesy music and a climactic art competition concluded by a slowly started round of applause.Author: RS
Time Out New York website
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- nidgebee said...
- Posted on Feb 11 2011 18:56 I bought this film on the recommendation of a complete stranger whilst food shopping.I must say i was truly inspired Any Garcia acting.If you like true quirky films give this one a go.I had to watch the film twice to really appreciate the fact its a true story.If you`ve been to France or Italy and love the old buildings then you will love scenery in this film.Give it a go your sure to like it.
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Cast & crew
Director: Mick Davis
Producer: Philippe Martinez, Stephanie Martinez-Campeau
Cast: Andy Garcia, Elsa Zylberstein, Hyppolite Girardot, Omid Djalili, Udo Kier, Eva Herzigova full cast
Duration: 126 mins
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