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The Mystery of Picasso poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 78.1 / 100
1956·Biography / Documentary / History·1h 18m

THE MYSTERY OF PICASSO

Using a specially designed transparent 'canvas' to provide an unobstructed view, Picasso creates as the camera rolls. He begins with simple works that take shape after only a single brush stroke. He then progresses to more complex paintings, in which he repeatedly adds and removes elements, transforming the entire scene at will, until at last the work is complete.

Above the Line
Henri-Georges Clouzot·DirectorHenri-Georges Clouzot·WriterClaude Renoir·Director of PhotographyGeorges Auric·MusicHenri Colpi·Editor
Cast
Pablo Picasso·SelfHenri-Georges Clouzot·Self (uncredited)Claude Renoir·Self (uncredited)
Full Crew
(11 credits)
Directing· 1
Henri-Georges Clouzot·Director
Writing· 1
Henri-Georges Clouzot·Writer
Camera· 4
Claude Renoir·Director of PhotographyDaniel Diot·Assistant CameraMaurice Kaminsky·Assistant CameraJacques Ripouroux·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Henri Colpi·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Georges Auric·MusicJoseph de Bretagne·Sound EngineerJacques Météhen·Conductor
Production· 1
Henri-Georges Clouzot·Producer
By the Numbers
78.1
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Mystery of Picasso's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#262626
#A6A6A6
#FFFFFF
Mood
Mysterious, Artistic
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The black and white image shows the back of a bald man's head and bare shoulders as he looks towards a white board or screen. On the board, a stylized, abstract”

documentarybiographyart
Key Elements
Drawing Of A ChickenWhite Board
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
8/10
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