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| Director: James Ivory
Actors: Anthony Hopkins, Natascha Mcelhone, Julianne Moore, Joss Ackland, Dennis Boutsikaris
Studio: Warner Home Video
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Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 481
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 126 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6304372396
UPC: 085391448334
EAN: 9786304372395
ASIN: 6304372396
Theatrical Release Date: September 20, 1996
Release Date: October 21, 1997
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Condition: ORIGNAL STUDIO TAPE ONLY-no-box;;plays great;missing FACE label-has studio serial on side;never an import or fake;domestic ships with d.c./fast international shipping
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 MOSTLY A GREAT ARTIST October 30, 2000
ALAIN ROBERT (ST-HUBERT,QUEBEC)
5 out of 9 found this review helpful
It's a common fact that great artists often make poor human beings, unable to connect with real life in a decent way.It was certainly the case with PABLO PICASSO and we knew that before this movie was made.The film seems to say that he only loved women for the sake of his art.Being SPANISH, he was a latin man with a deep inclinaison towards his own ego.His control over the people he knew really destroy them in many ways.While it is a work of fiction, the performances keeps it interesting ,even if we don't have to take it all too seriously.
 No me gusta all that mucho December 29, 2001
Linda McDonnell (Brooklyn, U.S.A)
4 out of 21 found this review helpful
While Anthony Hopkins is a good actor, you know, he's really not like Lon Chaney, Man of a Thousand Faces. By which I mean, there's a limit to his versatility, and "Surviving Picasso" is a case in point. I really didn't believe him as the Spaniard painter. He sort of reminded me of Otto Preminger's Mr. Freeze from Batman rather than the most famous painter of the 20th century. Try it for yourself to see if you survive to the end; I almost didn't.
 Eleonore Austerer May 27, 2006
Eleonore Austerer (San Francisco, CA USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Wonderful film, outstanding performances on behalf of all actors and actresses, including Sir Anthony Hopkins. His looks and mannerism was so perfect that I forgot at times that I was not watching "Picasso in action".
While many facts shown in this movie are based on truth, we must not forget that the script was based on the novel by Arianna Huffington, who dared (in order to make a name for herself) interpreting Picasso's life by adding a heavy feminist slant. Yes, Picasso was eccentric as an artist and as a man, he was a Spaniard, born in 1881, in the most southern region of Spain (Andalusia) which was under Arab rule for centuries. Understandably, the mentality of a male of his generation is beyond Ms. Huffingtons' comprehention. But nevertheless, even though somewhat distorted by her overly feministic interpretation, "Surviving Picasso" it is an excellent, entertaining and historically speaking, worthwhile movie.
Under-appreciated Merchant/Ivory Masterpiece! November 19, 2006
Michael M.M. (Kearny, NJ USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
If you have seen this film, you would no doubt be able to remember many scenes from this hidden gem. The performances are all top-notch, and why there's no DVD available is mind-blowing! It's filled with unforgettable one-liners, great sets and locales, beautiful montages, and the colors are rich and vivid, with perfect flesh tones from start to finish! The print is also very clean, while the overall cinematography is simply oscar-worthy! The casting could not have been better. Just have a look at the real Dora Maar, played by Julianne Moore. Her performance is just hypnotic! Surviving Picasso is about his relationships with the people in his life, and not so much about the history of his career, so it's not fair to say this film is lacking in that respect. Gilot's career as an artist is a fascinating one, and should be better known. Natascha McElhone's brilliant acting does just that! Merchant's passing should have stirred someone in charge of selecting new dvd releases to do right by both Ishmael and director James Ivory, for their incredible contribution to cinema, with the release of this masterpiece on DVD. The VHS version is crystal clear by the way, so don't think it's not worth the purchase. Nertheless, it would be a great addition to any DVD collection.
Excellent movie needs a DVD version! September 10, 2007
J.R. (Native NY'er now in NC)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have looked for this movie for years to come on DVD...but alas it hasn't happened yet. This movie, which is based on a book, truly shows what it was like to have to live (or 'survive' as you will) with someone who is egocentric and artistic. I don't understand why people wanted this movie to explain Picasso as a person...the title tell you its about someone who SURVIVED Picasso. This man didn't want to be understood. He didn't care about that so appreciate this movie for what it is, a great example of how someone can almost be 'swallowed' whole by another larger than life figure but who is able to transcend all that and stand on their own in the end. This movie has so many great aspects to it outside of the acting so I urge people to give this movie a chance because it is a fantastic journey from beginning to end.
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