The Adventures of Picasso (1978)
Already in his childhood, Pablo Picasso shows talent for painting and is sent to the Academy of Arts in Madrid. He becomes a painter but has to live in Paris in poverty. But one day he is discovered by a rich American millionaire and starts to earn money. But he wastes his talent by painting plates. He meets the famous people of the 1920s; Gertrude Stein, Alice B. Toklas, Appolinaire, Hitler and Churchill.
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You won't be disappointed!
good back-story, and good acting
While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.
The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.
Gösta Ekman, you will be missed. If you enjoy comedies like "The Holy Grail" you definitely have to see "The Adventures of Picasso". This film is truly something unique. It blends humour and surrealism while at the same time featuring some of the best slapstick and satire from Swedish cinema. The sets, the effect work and the animation is all fantastic. And especially for the time it was made. There are so many strange and absurd jokes in this that I'm sure Alejandro Jodorowsky himself would have loved this. It's a celebration of the history of art that's also just a really fun time. Recommended!
Curious to find out why this has resonated with Hungarian audiences so fabulously, but being from Hungary myself, I can confirm it has.Perhaps it is because its subtle, clever symbolism is wrapped up in humour coming from traditions of the English Black Comedy and the absurd. (Hungarians took creating and deciphering meta messages of this kind to a high level during the censorship of the Eastern Block era.)Perhaps there are other deeper psychological reasons, but I am convinced that we love this film for a good reason. It is an undiscovered gem that is enjoyable at different levels. Its detached absurd witticism is filled with emotions that go straight to the heart.
This has got to be one of the most international movies ever made - there is no dialog! Any country can dub the narrative on top with no difficulty. And all that is muttered in this fantastic movie is already translated into whatever tongue be local to the moviegoers - it has dialog like 'Pablo! Pablo!' and 'Mamma! Mamma!' and 'Hauptbanhof! Nichts! Raus!' and stuff like that. It's a riot. Does it make any sense? Does it have a message? Who cares! This is Hasse & Tage at their best - and Hasse & Tage are already the best.
This film is one of my favorites. I saw it in Europe for the first time and at least 5 five times since then and I still laughing loudly. It's very intelligent humor, full of love about a great man.The only thing what shocked me is that the American version is missing many great parts. For instance the 'prohibition era' spoof is entirely cut out along with the Albert Schweitzer sketch.Rent it out today and have a great time!