Ricardo and Painting
Ricardo et la peinture
“Forty Years of Friendship”
Synopsis
Ricardo and Painting is Barbet Schroeder's portrait of his friend the painter Ricardo Cavallo, who devoted his life to painting. From Buenos Aires to Finistère, via Paris and Peru, this film is an invitation to dive into the history of painting, but also to discover the life of this exceptional man who, with simplicity and humility, always fully committed, to the point of transmitting his passion to the children of his village.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barbet Schroeder
- Screenplay & Story
- Barbet Schroeder
- Original Score
- Hans Appelqvist
- Original Title
- Ricardo et la peinture
- Country of Origin
- France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Bande à Part Films, Les Films du Losange, RTS, SRG SSR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barbet Schroeder
Barbet Schroeder
Hans Appelqvist
Victoria Clay Mendoza
Julie Lena
Charles Gillibert, Lionel Baier, Régine Vial, Agnieszka Ramu
Department Leadership Roster
Barbet Schroeder
Screenplay
Barbet Schroeder
Director
Victoria Clay Mendoza
Director of Photography
Charles Gillibert
Producer
Lionel Baier
Producer
Régine Vial
Producer
Agnieszka Ramu
Producer
Julie Lena
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ricardo and Painting.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ricardo and Painting
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ricardo and Painting about?
Ricardo and Painting is Barbet Schroeder's portrait of his friend the painter Ricardo Cavallo, who devoted his life to painting. From Buenos Aires to Finistère, via Paris and Peru, this film is an invitation to dive into the history of painting, but also to discover the life of this exceptional man who, with simplicity and humility, always fully committed, to the point of transmitting his passion to the children of his village.
Who directed Ricardo and Painting?
Ricardo and Painting was directed by Barbet Schroeder.
Who stars in Ricardo and Painting?
The principal cast of Ricardo and Painting includes Not specified.
When was Ricardo and Painting released and how long is it?
Ricardo and Painting was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Ricardo and Painting?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ricardo and Painting was composed by Hans Appelqvist.