A Bigger Splash(1974)

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1h 46m

Release Date: Oct 16, 1974

Semi-fictionalized documentary biopic of British artist David Hockney. After a difficult break-up, Hockney is left unable to paint, much to the concern of his friends. Titled after Hockney's pop-art painting 'A Bigger Splash'.

Releases

2019 Re-release | Jun 21, 2019

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Director & Top Cast

Jack Hazan
Director

David Hockney
Self

Peter Schlesinger
Self

Celia Birtwell
Self

Henry Geldzahler
Self (Collector)

Mo McDermott
Self (Friend)

Kasmin

Self (Dealer)

Mike Sida

Self

Ossie Clark

Self (Dress Designer)

Susan Brustman

Self

Patrick Procktor

Self

Betty Freeman

Self

Nick Wilder

Self

Joe McDonald

Self

Edward Kalinski

Self

Gregory

Self

Jimmy

Self

Mark

Self

Technical Specifications

Sound Mix: Mono

Aspect Ratio: 1.66 : 1

Other Details

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Language: English

Summaries

Storyline

David Hockney . After a difficult break-up, Hockney is left unable to paint, much to the concern of his friends. Titled after Hockney's pop-art painting 'A Bigger Splash'. When David Hockney's beautiful lover, Peter Schlesinger, breaks up with him, it leaves David a complete emotional wreck. An artist, he suddenly finds himself unable to create anything, and is awash in depression and loneliness. After a time, David is able to find inspiration in his backyard swimming pool, and he begins a portrait of it. This unique docudrama presents a semi-fictionalized account of the story behind one of Hockney's most popular paintings. — Polly_Kat