Exhibition on Screen: Dawn of Impressionism - Paris 1874

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Exhibition on Screen: Dawn of Impressionism - Paris 1874

2025

1h 30m

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History

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The Impressionists are the most popular group in art history -- millions flock every year to marvel at their masterpieces. But, to begin with, they were scorned, penniless outsiders. 1874 was the year that changed everything; the first Impressionists, "hungry for independence", broke the mold by holding their own exhibition outside official channels. Impressionism was born and the art world was changed forever. What led to that first groundbreaking show 150 years ago? Who were the maverick personalities that wielded their brushes in such a radical and provocative way? The spectacular Musée d'Orsay exhibition brings fresh eyes to this extraordinary tale of passion and rebellion. The story is told not only by historians and curators, but in the words of those who witnessed the dawn of Impressionism: the artists, press and people of Paris, 1874.

Luke Gorham

In Review Online

04/03/2025

Ray’s film is imperfect, limited in scope and largely static in form, but is also a far more rewarding visual text than most documentaries hitting both streaming platforms and theaters, the assembly-lined and carefully composed alike.

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Brian Viner

Daily Mail (UK)

03/24/2025

4/5

Ali Ray's excellent film draws on the artists' letters to tell their story; showing how cultural and political circumstances ignited the Impressionist movement.

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Jennie Kermode

Eye for Film

03/19/2025

4.5/5

The difference here from more familiar selections allows us to appreciate different qualities in the art.

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michele d

@HARVEY7 04/05/2025

Definitely interesting but a little clumsy. I got the point of impressionism 5 minutes from the end.

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R T

@RT99325021 03/27/2025

Gila banget ni film seru banget

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caca m

@RT41800847 03/27/2025

i lovedd the movie, the story was amazing🔥

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Alexander Ferdinand S

@RT97909136 03/27/2025

Great movie to watch

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The Impressionists are the most popular group in art history -- millions flock every year to marvel at their masterpieces. But, to begin with, they were scorned, penniless outsiders. 1874 was the year that changed everything; the first Impressionists, "hungry for independence", broke the mold by holding their own exhibition outside official channels. Impressionism was born and the art world was changed forever. What led to that first groundbreaking show 150 years ago? Who were the maverick personalities that wielded their brushes in such a radical and provocative way? The spectacular Musée d'Orsay exhibition brings fresh eyes to this extraordinary tale of passion and rebellion. The story is told not only by historians and curators, but in the words of those who witnessed the dawn of Impressionism: the artists, press and people of Paris, 1874.

Director: Ali Ray
Producer: Phil Grabsky, Amanda Wilkie
Distributor: Seventh Art Productions
Production Co: Seventh Art Productions
Genre: Documentary, History
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 18, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 1h 30m