EX15+
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96m
JIFF25: The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka & The Art of Survival
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Synopsis
Australian premiere
This sweeping documentary tells the remarkable story of Polish artist Tamara de Lempicka, best known for her Art Deco paintings of sensual nudes and elegant portraits of high society in 1920s Paris. A Jewish refugee and a bisexual woman, she was marginalised in more ways than one and gained notoriety for having romantic liaisons with her models – both men and women. Still, her work endures and some of her most notable collectors today include Madonna (who featured her paintings in several music videos) and Barbra Streisand.
Using groundbreaking newly discovered birth and baptism certificates, and never-before-seen 8mm home movies, this fascinating documentary reveals previously hidden parts of Tamara de Lempicka’s history, considering her work through the lens of her Jewish heritage. Narrated by Anjelica Huston, this is an enthralling celebration of a singular artist, who demonstrated fierce resilience in the face of antisemitism and other prejudices.
Opening Date
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025
Rating
EX15+
Length
96m
Reviews
Groundbreaking… Visually stunning.
Essential viewing for anyone who cares about art.
Luna Recommended
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