Julian Schnabel

The personal life and public career of the celebrated painter and filmmaker Julian Schnabel, whose acclaimed work has turned him into a superstar in the international art world.

A portrait of a renowned artist, this documentary shines the spotlight on New York City painter Jean-Michel Basquiat. Featuring extensive interviews conducted by Basquiat's friend, filmmaker Tamra Davis, the production reveals how he dealt with being a black artist in a predominantly white field.

Discover the vibrant and varied life of Michael Chow in this documentary that unveils the story of how the famed actor, artist and restaurateur used his creativity to triumph over childhood trauma, loss and systemic prejudice. In an intimate, spirited and no-holds-barred interview, Chow displays the irrepressible spirit and personal philosophy that led him to open an iconic restaurant before returning to painting -- reemerging as the artist M.

Jackson Pollock once said of Clyfford Still, “he makes the rest of us look academic,” Mark Rothko acknowledged him as a “myth-maker” and Clement Greenberg called him “an independent genius.” With a mosaic of archival material, found footage and audio recorded by the artist, "Lifeline" paints a picture of the abstract expressionist icon, his creative journey, and the price of independence.

Easy Rider legend Dennis Hopper's unflappable veneer belied a man constantly teetering towards his next larger than life incarnation. Influential artist, filmmaker, musician and eccentric, Hopper's crammed and exorbitant life offers a riveting narrative. We discover a delicate and fascinating man, who harboured a troubled soul.

In his last journey, prolific screenwriter Jean-Claude Carriere returns to Spain and talks to us about the painter he always admired, Francisco de Goya (to whom he dedicated a film, "The Ghosts of Goya" with Milos Forman). Traveling to Goya's key places and diving into his abundant work, filmmaker Jose Luis Lopez-Linares and Carriere invite us on a journey into human genius.