Best movies about art

Probably, it's great to be a talented artist, a famous dancer, a gifted musician or a popular actor. It's great to only evoke an ovation and ecstasy in the audience of many thousands. The good news is that with a certain desire and effort, everyone is capable of doing it. The main thing is to never forget that art, like beauty, almost always requires sacrifice. Many films about art tell about it. And in the article some of them will be described.

"Frida" (2002)

The best films about art will begin to describe with the drama Julia Taymor "Frida", which tells about the hard life of the famous Mexican artist. As a child, the girl suffered a serious illness, because of which she remained lame for the rest of her life. But this did not prevent her from finding happiness in the person of her husband, the artist Diego, whom she met back in school when he was invited to paint the canvas. So most of the film will be devoted to their life together, and it was clearly not cloudless.

At the age of eighteen, Frida again had a misfortune - the girl got into a car accident, as a result of which she broke her spine and for several months lost the ability to move around. Due to severe damage, it was almost completely gypsum plastered. But even in such a difficult life situation, she found a job - Frida began to draw. First on her own plaster, and then transferred the art to the canvas.

"August Rush" (2007)

The next in the list of films about art will be the musical drama of Kirsten Sheridan. This is the story of a boy named Evan Taylor, who lives in a shelter, but dreams of finding his real parents. Once the guitarist Luis Connelly and the cellist Laila Novaczek met, met and spent the night together. But soon had to part, because the stern father of the girl was not delighted with her new friend.

Like his parents, Evan Taylor loves music and sincerely believes that someday she will help reunite his family. Therefore, as soon as he was twelve years old, the guy ran away from the shelter and began to work as a street musician. And so that he was not found and returned, he concealed his real name, taking the pseudonym August Rush.

Cadillac Records (2008)

A feature film about the art of Darrell Martin tells about Leonard Chezz - a Polish immigrant who came to Chicago in the 1950s in search of a way to realize his dream - to get rich and buy a luxury car of the brand "Cadillac".

First, Leonard opens a night club, and then - a recording studio, which gives the name "Cadillac Records." The studio became the place where for the first time the electric blues unknown to anyone were sounded. "Cadillac Records" gave the world such musicians as Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf, Little Walter, Chuck Berry , etc. But this is only part of the story, because the luxurious life for everyone affects differently. Someone uses it to rise higher every day, and someone eventually sinks to the very bottom.

"Achilles and the Turtle" (2008)

To get into the list of films about art must necessarily be a picture of Japanese director Takeshi Kitano. It is based on the statement of the philosopher Zeno that the swift-footed Achilles will never catch up with the leisurely tortoise. In the center of the story is Matis, who since childhood dreamed of becoming a great artist and constantly moving towards his goal. He was very lucky: he was born in the family of a successful entrepreneur, where all his whims were fulfilled. Therefore, when the boy began to draw the so-called pictures, adults, admiring, considered them interesting.

But when his father died and his family went bankrupt, Matis had to look for a job to pay for his education in an art school. He continues to draw, but now his work is not perceived so positively. They no longer rip off applause. The artist receives only negative reviews, but this does not prevent him from stubbornly moving towards his long-standing dream.

"Dump" (2010)

It's time to pay attention to documentary films about art. Vik Muniz is a famous artist who once decides to end his prosperous life in New York to spend time among Brazilian garbage. This is the world's largest landfill in Rio de Janeiro. There he hopes not only to find inspiration, but also to use the environment in his future works.

In addition to creative pursuits, the artist acquaints with local inhabitants, for whom this place is both home and work. They are sorting garbage, and do not see anything strange in it. After all, a lot of useful and fascinating things can be found at the dump. But with the advent of Vic Munis, the lives of these people are changing. They became interested in his work and began to actively help in writing the pictures. And at the same time they realized that they are capable of more than just daily digging in garbage.

The Black Swan (2010)

About what kind of passion flare up behind the scenes of the ballet theater, shows in his film about the art director Darren Aronofsky. Nina is a young and promising ballerina, who always gave herself completely to her favorite work. And her efforts gave a positive result - the girl was invited to participate in an important production. This dreamed of many ballerinas, but they chose it. The difficulty lies in the fact that she will have to portray two swans - black and white.

Nina with amazing ease shows only a white swan, the image of black is not given to her yet. Because of this, the ballerina has problems both with colleagues and with the directors of the play. Nina is constantly experiencing mental disorders, she is tormented by nervous breakdowns and visions. And she begins to feel that the new ballerina Lily is already close to taking her place in the future production.

"Best Offer" (2012)

In the film about the art of Giuseppe Tornatore is told about Virgil Oldmane - a famous art connoisseur and a leading auction house. During his life he built a successful career and managed to earn a good reputation. But this is not enough for him, therefore, together with his assistant, artist Billy Whistler, he turns dubious deals, misinforming clients. For example, it is very profitable to buy invaluable originals, giving them out for successful copies. And he keeps all this in the basement of his mansion.

One day a mysterious girl named Claire comes out with a proposal to evaluate the antiques inherited from her parents. But she behaves strangely - carefully conceals her appearance and communicates only through the door. During his career, Virgil Oldman met and less adequate chudikov, so agrees to help the girl. Moreover, in her house he noticed parts of a very ancient mechanism that had long been lost. During his visits, the appraiser hopes to collect it, not even suspecting what it can lead to.

"The Dancer" (2016)

"Dancer" - a film about the art of 2016, shot by Stephanie de Juste. It describes the story of Marie-Louise Fuller, who always dreamed of becoming a famous artist. I dreamed that the whole world admired her paintings and looked forward to the appearance of new works. But the brushes did not want to obey her hands, and the woman was forced to admit that fine art is not her theme. However, the desire for fame did not abate, therefore, taking the name of Louis Fuller, she went to Paris, where she began to dance at the local theater.

The woman tried very hard and prepared an excellent presentation, which brought her the long-awaited success. She showed something incredibly beautiful, giving life to a new dance direction, which was constantly developed thanks to her charmed sponsors. But even at the height of glory there were occasions for concern when a new, young and talented dancer came to the theater. She immediately jeopardizes not only Louis's career, but also her relationship.

"After you" (2017)

The list of the best films about art will be completed by Anna Matison's drama . It tells about a genius once a dancer, who 20 years ago was seriously injured and now can not do what he likes. His life has long lost its meaning, because the trauma does not allow him to be the best and lay out on stage in full force. After another speech, which became a difficult test for him, Alex decided to turn to a specialist. But the result was disappointing - the disease is progressing, and he can forget about his future career.

These news played a role, and Alexei became even more self-absorbed. And since he had a complex character, he turned away many of his close people. True, now he seems to know how to fix it. Since he can not hit people with a dance, then he will be the producer of such a number, which will be remembered for a long time.