Whiteley

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Whiteley

2017

1h 34m

Documentary

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Visual artist Brett Whiteley becomes an Australian cultural icon.

Stephen Romei

The Australian

Whiteley's art was landmark, and remains important. The life the artist lived doesn't change that. When this documentary considers the art and the artist, and blends the two into one complex life, it is at its best.

Rated: 3/5

May 12, 2017

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

The result is an absorbing portrait, marred only by Bogle's decision to use actors in a series of dramatic reconstructions.

Rated: 3.5/5

May 10, 2017

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Lynden Barber

Limelight

This is a major documentary that deserves to be seen by anyone in Australia with even a passing interest in art.

Jan 2, 2018

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Vicky Roach

Daily Telegraph (Australia)

Photographs, archival interviews and rare footage provide tantalising glimpses of the man who has become almost indistinguishable from the myth.

Rated: 3/5

May 17, 2017

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David 'Mad Dog' Bradley

Adelaide Review

It's a wonderfully vivid study of a controversial guy who, just for once, changed everything.

May 12, 2017

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Jim Schembri

3AW

Fascinating bio-doc about the brilliant, troubled Australian artist...director James Bogle does a great job illustrating his life and the impact of his work, with much in the film suggesting how far ahead of his time Whiteley was.

Rated: 3.5/5

May 12, 2017

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It was truly incredible, Andrew Blaikie did an immensely good job with his role!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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wayne m

Whiteley is an illuminating look at an icon of Australian art. This documentary gave me a complete feel for the man and the artist in a thorough and artistic way. There is no narration and no talking heads, rather an organic feel with clips of the man and quotes from him. Some in his own voice and some read by actors. Whiteley was a candle that burnt far too briefly. He gave so much joy to the world and still does. And yet his life ended far too early in tragic circumstances. If you are interested in great Australian lives then I totally recommend this fine documentary.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Synopsis

Visual artist Brett Whiteley becomes an Australian cultural icon.

Director: James Bogle
Screenwriter: James Bogle, Victor Gentile
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: Australian English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 16, 2018
Runtime: 1h 34m

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