Without Gorky
Brief Synopsis
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A portrait of the great abstract expressionist Arshlle Gorky. While a talented artist, throughout his life Gorky told myriad lies about his true identity. His suicide in 1945 still hangs over his surviving family and they are left to grapple with his turbulent ghost. As we explore Gorky's legacy thr
Cast & Crew
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Cosima Spender
Director
Valerio Bonelli
Producer
Valerio Bonelli
Editor
Cosima Spender
Cinematographer
Film Details
Genre
Biography
Documentary
Foreign
Historical
Release Date
2012
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 26m
Synopsis
A portrait of the great abstract expressionist Arshlle Gorky. While a talented artist, throughout his life Gorky told myriad lies about his true identity. His suicide in 1945 still hangs over his surviving family and they are left to grapple with his turbulent ghost. As we explore Gorky's legacy through the eyes of three generations -- wife, daughter and granddaughter -- the mythic, larger than life man comes into focus.
Director
Cosima Spender
Director
Film Details
Genre
Biography
Documentary
Foreign
Historical
Release Date
2012
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 26m
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Released in United States 2012
Released in United States 2012 (International Showcase)
