The Mystery of Picasso
1956
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Synopsis
Using a specially designed transparent 'canvas' to provide an unobstructed view, Picasso creates as the camera rolls. He begins with simple works that take shape after only a single brush stroke. He then progresses to more complex paintings, in which he repeatedly adds and removes elements, transforming the entire scene at will, until at last the work is complete.
Key facts
Cast
Pablo Picasso, Henri-Georges Clouzot, Claude Renoir
Original language
French
First release
May 18, 1956 (France)
Production companies
FILMSONOR
Crew
Screenplay
Henri-Georges Clouzot
Producer
Henri-Georges Clouzot
Cinematography
Claude Renoir
Editing
Henri Colpi
Music
Georges Auric
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Cannes Film Festival 1956 generic
Titles
| Original title | Le Mystère Picasso | French |
| Translated title | The Mystery of Picasso | English, Québec |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | France | May 18, 1956 |
| Theatrical | United States | October 7, 1957 |
Versions & editions
| Original version (French) |
Full credits
| Director | Henri-Georges Clouzot |
| Cast | Pablo Picasso (Self), Henri-Georges Clouzot (Self (uncredited)), Claude Renoir (Self (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Henri-Georges Clouzot |
| Producer | Henri-Georges Clouzot |
| Cinematography | Claude Renoir |
| Editing | Henri Colpi |
| Music | Georges Auric |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
