Artemisia gentileschi full movie

1997 film

Artemisia is a 1997 French-German-Italian biographical film about Artemisia Gentileschi, the female Italian Baroque painter.^[3] The film was directed by Agnès Merlet, and stars Valentina Cervi and Michel Serrault.

Plot

Seventeen-year-old Artemisia Gentileschi (Valentina Cervi), the daughter of Orazio Gentileschi, a renowned Italian painter, exhibits artistic talent. She is encouraged by her father, who has no sons, and wishes his legacy to survive after him.

However, in the chauvinistic world of early 17th century Italy, women are forbidden to paint human nudes or enter the Academy of Arts.

Artemisia Gentileschi is one of the first and foremost female painters in the history of arts.

Artemisia Gentileschi is one of the first and foremost female painters in the history of arts.

The film recalls her life, for which she is recognized as a modern feminist icon, due to her personality and the unyielding defense of her professional.

Artemisia () Language: French Storyline Artemisia Gentileschi () was one of the first well-known female painters.

The movie tells the story of her youth, when she was guided and protected by her father, the painter Orazio Gentileschi.

Portrays the life and career of seventeenth century painter Artemisia Gentileschi (Valentina Cervi).

Orazio allows his daughter to study in his studio, although he draws the line at letting her view nude males. Even so, she is direct and determined, and bribes the fisherman Fulvio with a kiss to let her observe his body and draw him.

Artemisia seeks the tutelage of Agostino Tassi (Mike Manojlovic), who is painting frescoes in the same building