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Mapplethorpe

2019, Movie, 1h 42min

One of the most important and controversial artists of the twentieth century, photographer Robert Mapplethorpe captured eroticism in a way that had never been seen before. Set during the 1970s and ’80s, when he discovered himself both sexually and artistically in New York City, Ondi Timoner’s portrait of the artist follows Mapplethorpe (Matt Smith) and Patti Smith (Marianne Rendón) as they become ensconced in the world of the famed Chelsea Hotel, home to an edgy underground world of bohemian chic. Here, Mapplethorpe begins photographing the hotel’s inhabitants and his newfound circle of friends, including artists and musicians, socialites, film stars, and members of the gay S&M underground. Exploring the intersection of his art and his sexuality along with his struggle for mainstream recognition, MAPPLETHORPE offers a nuanced portrait of an artist at the height of his craft and of the self-destructive impulses that threatened to undermine it all.

Country: United States

Director:

Ondi Timoner

Cast:

John Benjamin Hickey,

Mark Moses,

Matt Smith,

Carolyn McCormick

Reviews

Critic Roger Moore

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There’s just enough of the art to remind us that he had talent beyond the mere ability to stir up controversy.

Read full review at Movie Nation

Critic Richard Whittaker

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What powers artist biopic Mapplethorpe is yet another brilliant, angular, insightful and merciless performance by Matt Smith as the visual pioneer

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Jcd

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...intressant om Robert Mapplethorpe.

Read full review at Svenska Dagbladet

Critic Victor Schultz

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Dokumentären är helgjuten...

Read full review at Nöjesguiden

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Mapplethorpe is a biographical drama that delves into the life of renowned photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, who boldly pushed the boundaries of art and sexuality in the 1970s and 80s. The film traces his rise to fame, his relationships with muses like Patti Smith, and his exploration of themes such as gay sex, bondage, and Satanism through his photographs. Despite facing rejection and controversy, Mapplethorpe's untimely death at 42 left a lasting impact on the art world. Starring Matt Smith as Mapplethorpe, the film offers a intimate look at the photographer's life, struggles, and triumphs.

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You can stream Mapplethorpe on: Amazon Prime Apple TV Amazon Store