Les mains libres (2017)

Frans Masereel is one of the most fascinating Belgian artists of the 20th century. His work, essentially composed of black and white engravings, is a cry of rebellion against the tragedies of his time. Forced into exile for his pacifist convictions, he embodied, alongside writers like Stefan Zweig and Romain Rolland, the dream of a cultural and brotherly Europe. Through an imaginary correspondence the director addresses to the artist, the film sketches the portrait of a free, touching man who, throughout his life, attempted to break free of art dealers and put his creations in the hands of all.

Released June 14, 2017 77 min None+

Genres: Documentary

Keywords: tmdb.portrait-of-an-artist, aspectratio.16-9-hd

Production Companies: Les Productions du Verger, Michigan Films, Supermouche Productions, Centre de l'Audiovisuel à Bruxelles (CBA)

Languages: French