Louise Bourgeois: The Spider, The Mistress and the Tangerine A Modern Artist and Feminist Icon
A journey inside the world of a legend of modern art and an icon of feminism. Onscreen, the nonagenarian Louise Bourgeois is magnetic, mercurial and emotionally raw. An uncompromising artist whose life and work are imbued with her ongoing obsession with the mysteries of childhood. Her process is on full display in this intimate documentary, which features the artist in her studio and with her installations, shedding light on her intentions and inspirations.
Filmed with unparalleled access between 1993 and 2007, LOUISE BOURGEOIS: THE SPIDER, THE MISTRESS AND THE TANGERINE is a comprehensive and dramatic documentary of creativity and revelation.
"The film stands alone as a remarkable achievement, as intimate a portrayal of a living artist as one could ask for. And a likable one at that." - Douglas Britt, Houston Chronicle
Running Time
98 mins
Year
2008
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6362253
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at the moment this is my favorite movie