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Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures

Documentary

2016, Movie, 1h 45min

Nude men in rubber suits, close-ups of erections, objects shoved in the most intimate of places—these are photographs taken by Robert Mapplethorpe, known by many as the most controversial photographer of the twentieth century. Openly gay, Mapplethorpe took images of male sex, nudity, and fetish to extremes that resulted in his work still being labelled by some as pornography masquerading as art. But less talked about are the more serene, yet striking portraits of flowers, sculptures, and perfectly framed human forms that are equally pioneering and powerful.

"Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures" — documentary movie produced in Germany and USA and released in 2016. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7.5 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 45min. "Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures" is not currently available to stream in India. Save it and we'll notify you when it's available! Make sure to turn on push notifications as well.

Country: Germany,United States

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Reviews

Critic Nigel M Smith

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...forces viewers to take long looks at his most controversial imagery, proving that he still has the power to provoke, seduce and enrage.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Mia Brygger

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At opleve Mapplethorpe på tæt hold i denne films ægteskab af hans egne ord og billeder overfor muser, slægtninge og kunstkenderes fortolkning af manden med en uslukkelig livsappetit, giver samlet set et modigt forsøg på at komme under dennes hud.

Read full review at Cinemazone

Critic Lars Movin

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Hver en sten bliver vendt i den imponerende grundige dokumentarfilm om Robert Mapplethorpe, der formodentlig skabte flere ikoniske billeder end nogen anden fotograf.

Read full review at Filmmagasinet Ekko

Critic Jake Bolin

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...det är inte blomsterarragemang eller kändisfotografier som bränner på näthinnan när eftertexterna börjar rulla, om man säger så.

Read full review at Moviezine

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Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures is a documentary film that delves into the life and work of Robert Mapplethorpe, a celebrated and controversial photographer known for his bold, explicit, and often provocative images. The film offers an intimate look at Mapplethorpe's life, exploring his fascination with the male form, sexuality, and fetish, as well as his equally striking portraits of flowers, sculptures, and human forms. Featuring interviews with family, friends, and lovers, the documentary provides a comprehensive and compelling portrait of an artist who pushed the boundaries of art and photography, and whose work continues to inspire and challenge audiences today.

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