Toulouse-Lautrec and Montmartre (2005)

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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901) is renowned for his paintings and posters inspired by the rowdy, edgy spectacle of entertainment in late nineteenth–century Paris. He found his subjects in the dance halls, cabarets, circuses, and brothels of the Montmartre neighborhood, where middle-class visitors came for a whiff of excitement laced with danger. His images of performers at the Moulin Rouge, Chat Noir, and other fashionable nightspots transformed the poets, singers, and dancers of Montmartre — including Aristide Bruant, Jane Avril, and Yvette Guilbert — into celebrities. This film traces the relationship between the aristocratic painter and the avant-garde culture of Montmartre, using works of art by Lautrec and his colleagues, rare archival footage and sound recordings, period photographs, and interviews with contemporary scholars.

Director: Carroll Moore
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 30 min
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Screenplay

Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

toulouse, france, lautrec

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Toulouse-Lautrec and Montmartre about?
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901) is renowned for his paintings and posters inspired by the rowdy, edgy spectacle of entertainment in late nineteenth–century Paris. He found his subjects in the dance halls, cabarets, circuses, and brothels of the Montmartre neighborhood, where middle-class visitors came for a whiff of excitement laced with danger. His images of performers at the Moulin Rouge, Chat Noir, and other fashionable nightspots transformed the poets, singers, and dancers of Montmartre — including Aristide Bruant, Jane Avril, and Yvette Guilbert — into celebrities. This film traces the relationship between the aristocratic painter and the avant-garde culture of Montmartre, using works of art by Lautrec and his colleagues, rare archival footage and sound recordings, period photographs, and interviews with contemporary scholars.
Who directed Toulouse-Lautrec and Montmartre?
Toulouse-Lautrec and Montmartre was directed by Carroll Moore.
How long is Toulouse-Lautrec and Montmartre?
Toulouse-Lautrec and Montmartre has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
What genre is Toulouse-Lautrec and Montmartre?
Toulouse-Lautrec and Montmartre is a Documentary film.