When the Director Happens to Be a Painter

What happens when a director approaches filmmaking like a painter? This video essay delves into Peter Greenaway’s The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989), while also exploring his broader filmography and unique artistic style. With contributions from cinematographer Sacha Vierny’s painterly lens and Michael Nyman’s evocative scores, Greenaway crafts films that are both visually stunning and thematically rich. Uncover how color, design, and classical art influence his storytelling and his bold approach to cinema.

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// Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:45 The Director
01:43 Appetizer - Colours
05:31 Soup - Composition
07:58 Main Course - Themes
10:41 Digestif - Artificiality
13:32 Dessert - Greenaway

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