Strokes of Genius: Arshile Gorky (1982)
Born in Armenia, Arshile Gorky fled the Turkish persecution and arrived in America in 1920. One of America`s most poetic and powerful painters, Gorky`s influence on his contemporaries gave birth to the New York School of abstract expressionist painting. In rare glimpses into his studio and through interviews with family and friends, this film recreates Gorky`s world, examines the progression of his painting to the later, deeply felt work, that suggests the beauty and anguish of his lost Armenian homeland.
Director: Charlotte Zwerin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: January 1, 1982
Cast
- Dustin Hoffman - Self
- Arshile Gorky - Self
- Stan Hirson - (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Maurice Wright
Cinematography: Francis Kenny
Editing: Carol Hayward
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Charlotte Zwerin
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Strokes of Genius: Arshile Gorky about?
- Born in Armenia, Arshile Gorky fled the Turkish persecution and arrived in America in 1920. One of America`s most poetic and powerful painters, Gorky`s influence on his contemporaries gave birth to the New York School of abstract expressionist painting. In rare glimpses into his studio and through interviews with family and friends, this film recreates Gorky`s world, examines the progression of his painting to the later, deeply felt work, that suggests the beauty and anguish of his lost Armenian homeland.
- Who directed Strokes of Genius: Arshile Gorky?
- Strokes of Genius: Arshile Gorky was directed by Charlotte Zwerin.
- Who stars in Strokes of Genius: Arshile Gorky?
- Strokes of Genius: Arshile Gorky stars Dustin Hoffman, Arshile Gorky, Stan Hirson.
- How long is Strokes of Genius: Arshile Gorky?
- Strokes of Genius: Arshile Gorky has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is Strokes of Genius: Arshile Gorky?
- Strokes of Genius: Arshile Gorky is a Documentary film.