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Exhibition on Screen: Dawn of Impressionism - Paris 1874

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The Impressionists are the most popular group in art history -- millions flock every year to marvel at their masterpieces. But, to begin with, they were scorned, penniless outsiders. 1874 was the year that changed everything; the first Impressionists, "hungry for independence", broke the mold by holding their own exhibition outside official channels. Impressionism was born and the art world was changed forever. What led to that first groundbreaking show 150 years ago? Who were the maverick personalities that wielded their brushes in such a radical and provocative way? The spectacular Musée d'Orsay exhibition brings fresh eyes to this extraordinary tale of passion and rebellion. The story is told not only by historians and curators, but in the words of those who witnessed the dawn of Impressionism: the artists, press and people of Paris, 1874.
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Luke Gorham In Review Online Ray’s film is imperfect, limited in scope and largely static in form, but is also a far more rewarding visual text than most documentaries hitting both streaming platforms and theaters, the assembly-lined and carefully composed alike. Apr 3, 2025 Full Review Brian Viner Daily Mail (UK) Ali Ray's excellent film draws on the artists' letters to tell their story; showing how cultural and political circumstances ignited the Impressionist movement. Rated: 4/5 Mar 24, 2025 Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film The difference here from more familiar selections allows us to appreciate different qualities in the art. Rated: 4.5/5 Mar 19, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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michele d Definitely interesting but a little clumsy. I got the point of impressionism 5 minutes from the end. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/05/25 Full Review Audience Member Gila banget ni film seru banget Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/27/25 Full Review caca m i lovedd the movie, the story was amazing🔥 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/27/25 Full Review Alexander Ferdinand S Great movie to watch Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/27/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Ali Ray

Director

Phil Grabsky

Producer

Amanda Wilkie

Producer

Stephen Baysted

Original Music

Susan Legg

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Synopsis The Impressionists are the most popular group in art history -- millions flock every year to marvel at their masterpieces. But, to begin with, they were scorned, penniless outsiders. 1874 was the year that changed everything; the first Impressionists, "hungry for independence", broke the mold by holding their own exhibition outside official channels. Impressionism was born and the art world was changed forever. What led to that first groundbreaking show 150 years ago? Who were the maverick personalities that wielded their brushes in such a radical and provocative way? The spectacular Musée d'Orsay exhibition brings fresh eyes to this extraordinary tale of passion and rebellion. The story is told not only by historians and curators, but in the words of those who witnessed the dawn of Impressionism: the artists, press and people of Paris, 1874.
Director
Ali Ray
Producer
Phil Grabsky, Amanda Wilkie
Distributor
Seventh Art Productions
Production Co
Seventh Art Productions
Genre
Documentary, History
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 18, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 30m