Johnny Depp's Directed Film 'Modigliani!' Released. What are the Highlights of This Work Depicting Three Days in the Unfortunate Life of the Artist Who Was Active in Paris?
Johnny Depp's film 'Modigliani!' is released, depicting three days in the unfortunate life of the artist who worked in Paris.Summary
The new film 'Modigliani!', directed by Johnny Depp, is set for release on January 16th, focusing on the life of Amedeo Modigliani (1884–1920), a representative artist of the École de Paris. This marks Depp's first directorial feature since 'The Brave' (1997), and it was realized following encouragement from his close friend and co-star, Al Pacino. Depp referred to Modigliani as a "punk rock artist," stating he empathized with the artist's plight of being tormented by his own talent and capricious nature, forced to choose between "create or die." Modigliani, though now highly regarded, was largely unappreciated during his lifetime, dying at 35 from tuberculosis while leading an unhealthy, alcohol-fueled life. The film stars Riccardo Scamarcio as Modigliani, with Al Pacino and others in supporting roles. Modigliani's dramatic life was previously famously depicted in the 1958 film 'Montparnasse 1900.'
(Source：Tokyo Art Beat)