The Artist Who Did Not Want to Paint
Synopsis
This short, a prologue to the feature film The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965), focuses on Michelangelo’s life and his many famous frescoes and sculptures. After a short visit to Caprese, where the artist was born, and the town where he first studied his craft, we see many of his most important works. They include the Madonna of the Stairs, completed at age 15; the statues of the Medici Tombs; and his two most famous Biblical figures: David and Moses.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 7, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincenzo Labella
- Screenplay & Story
- Vincenzo Labella
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- The Artist Who Did Not Want to Paint
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox, International Classics
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincenzo Labella
Vincenzo Labella
Jerry Goldsmith
Department Leadership Roster
Vincenzo Labella
Director
Vincenzo Labella
Writer
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What is The Artist Who Did Not Want to Paint about?
This short, a prologue to the feature film The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965), focuses on Michelangelo’s life and his many famous frescoes and sculptures. After a short visit to Caprese, where the artist was born, and the town where he first studied his craft, we see many of his most important works. They include the Madonna of the Stairs, completed at age 15; the statues of the Medici Tombs; and his two most famous Biblical figures: David and Moses.
Who directed The Artist Who Did Not Want to Paint?
The Artist Who Did Not Want to Paint was directed by Vincenzo Labella.
Who stars in The Artist Who Did Not Want to Paint?
The principal cast of The Artist Who Did Not Want to Paint includes Marvin Miller.
When was The Artist Who Did Not Want to Paint released and how long is it?
The Artist Who Did Not Want to Paint was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Artist Who Did Not Want to Paint?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Artist Who Did Not Want to Paint was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.