Movie·1996·2h 5m
Surviving Picasso
Only his passion for women could rival his passion for painting.
Directed By
James Ivory
Country
United Kingdom
Language
German
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The Story
The passionate Merchant-Ivory drama tells the story of Francoise Gilot, the only lover of Pablo Picasso who was strong enough to withstand his ferocious cruelty and move on with her life.
Written By
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
Producer
Ismail Merchant, David L. Wolper
Cinematography
Tony Pierce-Roberts
Music
Richard Robbins
Editor
Andrew Marcus
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
107 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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Cast
Anthony Hopkins
Pablo Picasso
Natascha McElhone
Françoise Gilot
Julianne Moore
Dora Maar
Joss Ackland
Henri Matisse
Joan Plowright
Françoise's Grandmother
Dennis Boutsikaris
Kootz
Peter Eyre
Sabartes
Peter Gerety
Marcel
Susannah Harker
Marie-Therese
Jane Lapotaire
Olga Picasso
Joseph Maher
Kahnweiler
Bob Peck
Francoise's Father
Diane Venora
Jacqueline
Dominic West
Paulo Picasso
Laura Aikman
Maya
David Sterne
Waiting Man
Allegra Di Carpegna
Geneviève
Anthony Milner
Police Commissioner
// crew
Crew
James Ivory
Director
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
Screenplay
Tony Pierce-Roberts
Director of Photography
Richard Robbins
Original Music Composer
Ismail Merchant
Producer
Andrew Marcus
Editor
David L. Wolper
Producer
Paul Bradley
Executive Producer
Donald Rosenfeld
Executive Producer
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