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Final Portrait (15)

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Still from Final Portrait

Stanley Tucci writes and directs this funny and witty film about an unlikely friendship that formed between world-renowned artist Alberto Giacometti (Geoffrey Rush) and James Lord (Armie Hammer).

In 1964, while on a short trip to Paris, the American writer and art-lover James Lord is asked by his friend, Alberto Giacometti, to sit for a portrait. The process, Giacometti assures Lord, will only take a few days. Flattered and intrigued, Lord agrees.

So begins not only the story of a touching and offbeat friendship, but, seen through the eyes of Lord, a uniquely revealing insight into the beauty, frustration, profundity and at times, downright chaos of the artistic process. A bewitching portrait of genius, shining a light on the artistic process itself, by turns exhilarating exasperating and bewildering, questioning whether the gift of a great artist is a blessing or a curse.

Tagged with: Cinema New releases

UK 2017 Dir Stanley Tucci 90 min 

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Barbican Cinema 3

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.