The Art of Life / 2019

As a rising star in the field of abstract mathematics, Michael discovered that he could see beauty and pattern where others could not. But his path was not to be inside academia, or even inside society. He went on a grand adventure to unify his Buddhism with his ability to see an expanded view of reality. He created beauty in a place where nobody else would, and made his friends amongst dolphins.

Art and Life: The Story of Jim Phillips / 2024

Embark on the epic ride of Jim Phillips, the genius behind skateboarding and rock culture's electrifying art. Drawing inspiration from his life in Santa Cruz, CA, Jim helped shape the golden era of skateboarding. Jim's story is a profound narrative of resilience, passion, and enduring artistic vision. This documentary explores Jim's dynamic life and career, showcasing his iconic work that has defined an era and secured his place in modern art history.

Struggle: La vita e l'arte di Szukalski / 20187.73 voti

The remarkable life story of the pre-war Polish artist Stanislav Szukalski, documented by the American friends he made late in life.

Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin / 20037.04 voti

Brilliant, long in-the-works story of the life and art of the world's greatest comedian and the cinema's first genius, Charlie Chaplin. Produced, written and directed by renowned film critic Richard Schickel.

Beyond Bizarre, the Life & Art of John Willie / 2023

An honorable Englishman destined to a military career, John Willie, born John Alexander Scott Coutts, John Willie (1902-1962) will become one of the heralds of fetishist and bondage art. A designer, a photographer and brilliant illustrator, he’s remembered as the guy with the whipped and tied up half naked distraught girls, between glamour and perversion.

The Art of Japanese Life / 2017

Dr James Fox looks at the art and culture of Japan.

A Cinematic Life: The Art and Influence of Conrad Hall / 2010

He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce / 2008

Tribute to Universal make-up artist Jack Pierce who created some of the studio's most famous works including Frankenstein's Monster, the Wolf Man, the Mummy and countless other creatures. Rick Baker, Tom Savini, Howard Berger, Bob Burns, Scott Essman, Kim Newman, Gregory Nicotero and others discuss the work of Pierce and his enduring legacy.

Behind the Tunes: Drawn to Life - The Art of Robert McKimson / 2007

A look at the career of Warner Bros. animator and director Robert McKimson

The Art of Observing Life / 2013

Over twenty years, the Russian documentary filmmaker Marina Goldovskaya interviewed pioneers of American documentaries, such as Richard Leacock, Robert and Anne Drew, Albert Maysles, D.A. Pennebaker, Jonas Mekas, among others. In long conversations, they discuss the elaboration of titles that are now fundamental to the genre’s world history, commenting on the introduction of new light and portable cameras that allowed the advent of Cinema Verite, in addition to sharing the fundamentals and principles of the art of capturing life. The sum of these parts corresponds to a singular opportunity of re-encounter with the thinking of these masters, even those that have already passed away.

The Art of Eating: The Life of M.F.K. Fisher / 2022

The Art of Eating: The Life and Appetites of M.F.K. Fisher is a feature documentary about the exciting life and lasting impact of the intrepid mid-century California food writer M.F.K. Fisher, who elevated cooking from a domestic chore to a critical study of life itself. Described by W.H. Auden as “the best prose writer in America,” the underrecognized Fisher introduced continental sensibilities to California’s burgeoning culinary world, while she transformed the traditional background figure of a woman in the kitchen into a living, breathing subject with dazzling ideas, passionate emotions, and insatiable appetites.

Bloodlines: The Art and Life of Vincent Castiglia / 2018

Vincent Castiglia paints in human blood.

Life And The Art Of Lying / 2019

A free-spirited compulsive liar struggles to connect honestly with the love of her life when devastating news drives her to pursue a renegade solution.

Days of Waiting: The Life & Art of Estelle Ishigo / 1991

The story of Estelle Ishigo, one of the few Caucasians interned with Japanese Americans during World War II. The wife of a Japanese American, Ishigo refused to be separated from her husband and was interned along with him. Based on the personal papers of Estelle Ishigo and her novel Lone Heart Mountain.

Life Art / 2007

Ren Qingquan is a well-known calligrapher and painter in Hong Kong. He opened a shop in Sheung Wan that specializes in the four treasures of the study and also sells famous paintings and calligraphy, "Duo Bao Xuan." In order to promote Chinese culture, classes are also held to teach calligraphy and traditional Chinese painting. Qingquan's wife died...

Painting Peace: The Art & Life of Kazuaki Tanahashi /

‘When I write, I am a writer; when I paint, I paint’. Thus speaks Kazuaki Tanahashi, artist, zenteacher, writer, calligrapher and peace-activist. His translations of Dogen, the 13th century Japanese philosopher, are scholarly honored worldwide. His exhibitions and workshops find international acclaim and he created the Foundation ‘A World Without Armies. ’The filmmaker sets out to discover the driving force behind Tanahashi’s art and peace work, the relationship with his father, a war hero and with his teacher Morihei Ueshiba Osensei, the founder of Aikido.

Outsider: The Life and Art of Judith Scott / 2006

From a lifetime of institutionalization to international acclaim in the art world, Outsider: The Life and Art of Judith Scott is an intimate portrait of a compelling, eccentric and talented individual who has prevailed in the face of daunting odds.

Actuality: The Art and Life of Allan King / 2006

"Each of my films is the exploration of a territory that I urgently want to understand", Allan King states in this elegantly structured and inspirational biography of one of Canada's most significant filmmakers. King's work has been central to the development of documentary film and direct cinema around the world, and he continues to make powerful films that confront and move us with the painful and beautiful understanding of what it is to be human. A beautifully constructed homage to the work and life of this accomplished filmmaker - Official Selection, 2006 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.

Simplicity: The Life and Art of Alex Toth / 2007

documentary about a legend in the field of comics and animation, Alex Toth.

Threads: The Art and Life of Surayia Rahman / 2014

An unconventional Bangladeshi woman liberates herself and hundreds of others from social and economic hardships by creating timeless works of art. World leaders such as Queen Elizabeth II and Kim Il-Sung were given her art, yet she is virtually unknown in her own country. Surayia Rahman, one of the first women artists of Bangladesh, looked to her own inspiration and ancient kantha quiltwork to support her bedridden husband and her children. But she never expected that destitute young mothers would come searching for her, nor that the elaborate art that they created together would find its way to royalty, museums and private collections around the world.