Top Five Biopics that Depict Wrenching Struggles of Women Artists
by Ernie on 01/09/10 at 9:04 am
Thanks to E-Verser and poet Deborah Fries for sending this one in.
Séraphine (2008): The sad story of Séraphine de Senlis, a French maid whose paintings propelled her into fame and madness. Director, Martin Provost.
La Vie en Rose (2007): The even sadder story of Edith Piaf, the Parisian waif whose magical voice pushed her into fame and substance abuse and loneliness. Director, Oliver Dahan.
Artemisia (1997): The beautifully-filmed but historically inaccurate story of Italian Baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi, who broke through the gesso ceiling, but lost her virtue. Director, Angés Merlet.
An Angel at My Table (1990): The moving story of New Zealand writer Janet Frame, who was misdiagnosed as schizophrenic, and almost lobotomized. Director, Jane Campion.
Frances (1982): The story of Frances Farmer, the beautiful American actress plagued by legal and psychiatric problems, including involuntary commitment, and, possibly, a lobotomy. Director, Graeme Clifford.
