Folon (2021)
One of the 20th century Belgian artists who was the most idolized, exhibited, published, sold... Yet the artist himself, Jean-Michel Folon (1934-2005), whose work became controversial because deemed insipid, with its mannerisms, pastel tones and colors, remains little-known. Through previously unseen archive footage, Gaëtan de Saint-Rémy offers him a voice.
Director: Gaetan Saint-Rémy
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: January 16, 2021
Cast
- Jean-Michel Folon - Self
- Danny Folon - Self
- Marilena Pasquali - Self
- Pierre Alechinsky - Self
- Colette Portal - Self
- Rufus - Self
- Cristina Taverna - Self
Screenplay
Music: Sébastien Monnoye
Editing: Thomas Baudour
Production: RTBF
Country: Belgium
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
drawing and painting, historical figure, archive footage, found footage, painter as artist, old footage, semi-biographical, art documentary, belgian art, home archive, famous painter
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Folon about?
- One of the 20th century Belgian artists who was the most idolized, exhibited, published, sold... Yet the artist himself, Jean-Michel Folon (1934-2005), whose work became controversial because deemed insipid, with its mannerisms, pastel tones and colors, remains little-known. Through previously unseen archive footage, Gaëtan de Saint-Rémy offers him a voice.
- Who directed Folon?
- Folon was directed by Gaetan Saint-Rémy.
- Who stars in Folon?
- Folon stars Jean-Michel Folon, Danny Folon, Marilena Pasquali, Pierre Alechinsky, Colette Portal, Rufus.
- How long is Folon?
- Folon has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Folon?
- Folon is a Documentary film.
- Where was Folon produced?
- Folon was produced in Belgium.