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Matisse / Picasso - Twin Giants of Modern Art

4.3 out of 5 stars 38 ratings

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Genre Special Interests/Art & Artists
Format Multiple Formats, NTSC, Color
Contributor Philippe Kohly, Claude Picasso, Francoise Gilot
Language English
Runtime 1 hour

Product Description

Henri Matisse (1869-1954) and Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) are the acknowledged twin giants of modern art, between them having originated many of the most significant innovations of twentieth-century painting and sculpture. This film is an encounter with the two pioneers, two adventurers in painting, who developed a close and complex relationship. With archive footage and photos and a wealth of examples of their work, the documentary traces the separate paths Matisse and Picasso followed, looks at their points of contact, and sheds light on how the genius of each artist nourished that of the other.

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ D4404
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Philippe Kohly
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ February 24, 2009
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Claude Picasso, Francoise Gilot
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Kultur
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001CK7OLU
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 38 ratings

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Customers find the documentary thought-provoking, with one review noting it includes interviews with family members. The DVD receives positive feedback for its entertainment value, and customers appreciate the art direction, with one mentioning it provides excellent information about two artistic giants.

7 customers mention "Thought provoking"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the documentary thought-provoking and interesting, with one customer noting it includes interviews with family members.

"This is a precious perspective of two great artists from family members who knew them intimately...." Read more

"...as a gift for my father and he thoroughly enjoyed the history and richness." Read more

"...Nevertheless, this documentary remains interesting and thought-provoking, and is aided by several interesting interviews with family members,..." Read more

"...This documentary fills in the details. I would have liked it to go a little further...." Read more

5 customers mention "Entertainment value"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the DVD entertaining, with one mentioning it serves as a good companion to the book.

"I enjoyed this dvd. If you're a Matisse and Picasso fan this dvd will be interesting, they had a strange relationship, each one jealous of the other,..." Read more

"...My wife and I both found it quite interesting and worth watching -- I just wish it included a bit more information." Read more

"Glad I found this, very interesting and sure the older kids will enjoy it also..." Read more

"...No issues whatsoever. Package came in perfect condition. Wonderful DAVD. Will watch again and again." Read more

3 customers mention "Art direction"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the art direction of the documentary, with one mentioning it provides excellent information about the two artistic giants, Matisse and Picasso.

"This is a precious perspective of two great artists from family members who knew them intimately...." Read more

"EXCELLENT INFORMATION ABOUT TWO ARTISTIC GIANTS" Read more

"...unable to visit a nearby museum to see first hand, paintings by these two important artists...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2017
    This is a precious perspective of two great artists from family members who knew them intimately. There are plenty of anecdotes about both artists that will fascinate you. I found myself turning to biographies of both artists after watching this documentary, only to find voids of this intriguing partnership of equals that this show gives us a glimpse of.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2022
    I bought this as a gift for my father and he thoroughly enjoyed the history and richness.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2017
    I enjoyed this dvd. If you're a Matisse and Picasso fan this dvd will be interesting, they had a strange relationship, each one jealous of the other,while having great respect.for one another.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2009
    The French are not known for making great documentaries, as this eccentric but nevertheless interesting documentary shows. A Japanese, British or American production would probably have resulted in a richer, more informative and less idiosyncratic treatment of the fascinating relationship between these two great painters. Nevertheless, this documentary remains interesting and thought-provoking, and is aided by several interesting interviews with family members, friends and biographers. One doesn't learn terribly much about the art itself (some interviews with art historians would have really helped here), but one does learn something about the human dimension of Matisse's and Picasso's relationship. My wife and I both found it quite interesting and worth watching -- I just wish it included a bit more information.
    30 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2014
    My class (and I) raved about this video. It helped them see that both men followed their own paths in modern art even though they sometimes shared common interests and seemed to be rivals.
    5 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2017
    interesting
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2014
    Glad I found this, very interesting and sure the older kids will enjoy it also...
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2011
    Would trust this company anytime. No issues whatsoever. Package came in perfect condition. Wonderful DAVD. Will watch again and again.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Artlover
    3.0 out of 5 stars Well informed but a little bored
    Reviewed in Canada on February 29, 2012
    This film is highly informative and obviously well researched but presented in such a low key way it tends to be rather boring. I do not recommend watching it in one sitting.
  • Beverley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic And Touching DVD
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 8, 2014
    The condition of the DVD was excellent the delivery time was good. Easy to open.
    The film of the documentary is interesting and you must need a lot of patience to watch the whole thing...fantastic to watch and a touching DVD of its history of the paintings behind Matisse and Picasso.
  • widget
    5.0 out of 5 stars Matisse & Picasso DVD
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 25, 2012
    I was concerned that a DVD from elsewhere would not play on my Australian machine but all was fine. The DVD arrived promptly and in mint condition as promised. Very pleased!
  • B. P. Stainton
    3.0 out of 5 stars good
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 18, 2011
    quite good but for the money would have liked a bit longer! also the dvd was a gift but came loose in a smashed case..
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  • MONSON,
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable and informative film
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 11, 2013
    Full of new information about this important relationship of the two greatest artists of the twentith century from the most reliable sources of the period.