Hopper: An American Love Story
An impressive biography. ****
Hopper: An American Love Story
Edward Hopper’s work is the most recognizable art in America – popular, praised, and mysterious. Countless painters, photographers, filmmakers and musicians have been influenced by his art – but who was he, and how did a struggling illustrator create such a bounty of notable work?
This new film takes a deep look into Hopper’s art, his life, and his relationships. From his early career as an illustrator; his wife giving up her own promising art career to be his manager; his critical and commercial acclaim; and in his own words – this film explores the enigmatic personality behind the brush.
Combined with expert interviews, diaries, and a startling visual reflection of American life, Hopper brings to life America’s arguably most influential artist.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Jeremy Clarke of The Spectator
⭐⭐⭐⭐ - The Guardian
⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Total Film
⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Eye for Film
"The customary mix of loving close-ups of the paintings, knowledgeable talking heads, and voiceover readings of original letters and diary entries." - The Guardian
“The documentary reminds us to look for the light in Hopper as well as the darkness.” – The Times
“Filmed on location in the USA and Paris, Hopper: An American Love Story takes audiences on a profound journey, shining a light on Hopper’s art, vision, eccentric lifestyle, and relationships… fascinating” – Film Ink
“It captures a very distinct slice of American life… A lyrical film” – Eye for Film
“a fascinating re-examination of a valued artist whose work so vividly captured the American condition” – The Reviewers Hub
“Hopper: An American Love Story, the first UK feature film about Edward Hopper, re-evaluates his life and legacy, and takes a profound look into his art, his eccentric lifestyle, and his relationships… Combining expert interviews, diaries, and a startling visual reflection of America, Hopper: An American Love Story brings to life this most influential of artists” – Top 10 films
“Short of hanging the painting on your living room wall, Phil Grabsky’s popular Exhibition on Screen series may be the best way to spend quality time with a favourite artist… that’s what it feels like as we’re immersed in the infinitely evocative oils of Edward Hopper, a poet with a paintbrush… The best reason to watch it is to bathe in close-ups of superb art.” – VIFF
“Honest tribute to the master painter” – AU Mag
“Fascinating, informative, surprising, visually rich, and always respectful of the art…
The American love story here is really the love of America for Hopper and vice versa” - Glam Adelaide
“The film gives a strong sense of the frustration (Jo Hopper) experienced in side-lining her own work as an artist in order to champion Hopper's career.” – The Arts Desk
“An incredible document” – Monocle
“Insightful” – Total Film
“A must see” – Jeremy Clarke of The Spectator
This new film takes a deep look into Hopper’s art, his life, and his relationships. From his early career as an illustrator; his wife giving up her own promising art career to be his manager; his critical and commercial acclaim; and in his own words – this film explores the enigmatic personality behind the brush.
Combined with expert interviews, diaries, and a startling visual reflection of American life, Hopper brings to life America’s arguably most influential artist.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Jeremy Clarke of The Spectator
⭐⭐⭐⭐ - The Guardian
⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Total Film
⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Eye for Film
"The customary mix of loving close-ups of the paintings, knowledgeable talking heads, and voiceover readings of original letters and diary entries." - The Guardian
“The documentary reminds us to look for the light in Hopper as well as the darkness.” – The Times
“Filmed on location in the USA and Paris, Hopper: An American Love Story takes audiences on a profound journey, shining a light on Hopper’s art, vision, eccentric lifestyle, and relationships… fascinating” – Film Ink
“It captures a very distinct slice of American life… A lyrical film” – Eye for Film
“a fascinating re-examination of a valued artist whose work so vividly captured the American condition” – The Reviewers Hub
“Hopper: An American Love Story, the first UK feature film about Edward Hopper, re-evaluates his life and legacy, and takes a profound look into his art, his eccentric lifestyle, and his relationships… Combining expert interviews, diaries, and a startling visual reflection of America, Hopper: An American Love Story brings to life this most influential of artists” – Top 10 films
“Short of hanging the painting on your living room wall, Phil Grabsky’s popular Exhibition on Screen series may be the best way to spend quality time with a favourite artist… that’s what it feels like as we’re immersed in the infinitely evocative oils of Edward Hopper, a poet with a paintbrush… The best reason to watch it is to bathe in close-ups of superb art.” – VIFF
“Honest tribute to the master painter” – AU Mag
“Fascinating, informative, surprising, visually rich, and always respectful of the art…
The American love story here is really the love of America for Hopper and vice versa” - Glam Adelaide
“The film gives a strong sense of the frustration (Jo Hopper) experienced in side-lining her own work as an artist in order to champion Hopper's career.” – The Arts Desk
“An incredible document” – Monocle
“Insightful” – Total Film
“A must see” – Jeremy Clarke of The Spectator
Genre
Culture Vulture,
Gallery,
Art & Artists,
Documentary
Runtime
94
Language
English
Director
Phil Grabsky
Writer(s)
Phil Grabsky
Played at
Royal 10.24.22 - 10.25.22
Claremont 5 10.24.22 - 10.25.22
Glendale 10.24.22 - 10.25.22
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