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Zorn (1994)
Release Year: 1994
Nation: Finland, Norway, Sweden
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Gunnar Hellström
Writer: Gunnar Hellström, Lasse Helgesson
Production & Genre
Producer(s): N/A
Companies: Artistfilm, Finlands Svenska Television, Nordisk Film & TV Fond, Nordiska TV-Samarbetsfonden, RÚV, SVT Drama
Genre: Drama
Story
The film 'Zorn' follows the life of Swedish painter Anders Zorn in the late 19th century. Already renowned for his nude paintings, Zorn is commissioned to paint a portrait of the Swedish king. Despite his success as an artist, Zorn's personal life is tumultuous. A heavy drinker and womanizer, he frequently cheats on his wife. During a tour of the United States, Zorn meets Emilie Bartlett, the wife of sculptor Paul W. Bartlett. They begin a sporadic affair which continues even after they return to Sweden. Following Paul's suicide, Zorn and Emilie move in together, with Zorn openly displaying his affection for her despite his wife still living nearby.
Summary
The movie 'Zorn' is a biographical drama that explores the life of Anders Zorn, one of Sweden's most renowned painters. Directed by Gunnar Hellström in 1994, it delves into Zorn's professional success as an artist and his complex personal life, which was marked by alcoholism and serial infidelity. The film is set against the backdrop of late 19th-century Europe, with significant portions taking place during Zorn's tour of the United States. It highlights themes of artistic passion, interpersonal conflict, and the human tendency to seek approval despite its destructive potential.
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