The Painting
Synopsis
Beavers intercuts scenes of traffic in Bern with details from the 15th-century altarpiece The Martyrdom of St. Hippolytus. In its revised form, the film gains a psychodramatic intensity, juxtaposing Markopoulos in shafts of light with a torn self-portrait and recurring shots of a shattered windowpane.
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Toronto Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Beavers
- Original Title
- The Painting
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Beavers
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Robert Beavers
Director
Robert Beavers
Editor
Gladyris Silva
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What is The Painting about?
Beavers intercuts scenes of traffic in Bern with details from the 15th-century altarpiece The Martyrdom of St. Hippolytus. In its revised form, the film gains a psychodramatic intensity, juxtaposing Markopoulos in shafts of light with a torn self-portrait and recurring shots of a shattered windowpane.
Who directed The Painting?
The Painting was directed by Robert Beavers.
Who stars in The Painting?
The principal cast of The Painting includes Gregory J. Markopoulos.
When was The Painting released and how long is it?
The Painting was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 12m.