Artemisia (1997)
Anno di uscita: 1997
Nazione: France
Alternative Title: Артемисия, Artemisia - Schule der Sinnlichkeit, Artemisia - Passione estrema
Regista: Agnès Merlet
Writer: Agnès Merlet, Christine Miller, Patrick Amos
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Patrice Haddad
Società: France 3 Cinéma
Genere: Biography, Drama, History
Budget: N/A
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: criminal trial, erotic movie, painter, rape, woman director
Storia
The movie 'Artemisia' follows the early life of Artemisia Gentileschi, one of the first renowned female painters. Guided and protected by her father, Orazio Gentileschi, a painter himself, Artemisia showed exceptional talent from a young age. Her professional curiosity about male anatomy led her to study it secretly, leading to her discovery of sexual pleasure. However, this curiosity also put her in a compromising position when her painting teacher Agostino Tassi was accused of raping her in 1612. Despite Artemisia's initial attempts to protect him, she had to testify in court under duress and torture, famously refusing to recant her testimony even while being subjected to thumb screws.
Riassunto
'Artemisia', directed by Agnès Merlet in 1997, is a biographical drama that explores the life of Artemisia Gentileschi, a pioneer female painter. The film focuses on her formative years, her relationship with her father Orazio, and her tumultuous journey to artistic recognition amidst societal norms and expectations. Artemisia's story is marked by her intense curiosity about male anatomy, forbidden to her due to societal restrictions, which she secretly studies. This leads to both personal growth and tragic consequences when she finds herself at the center of a rape accusation involving her painting teacher Agostino Tassi. The film, shot in an erotic style, also highlights the challenges Gentileschi faced as a woman trying to make her way in the male-dominated art world of 17th-century Italy.
