A Bigger Splash (1973 film)
1973 British film about David Hockney by Jack Hazan
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A Bigger Splash is a 1973 British biographical documentary film about David Hockney's lingering breakup with his then-partner Peter Schlesinger, from 1970 to 1973. Directed by Jack Hazan and edited by David Mingay, it has music by Patrick Gowers. Featuring many of Hockney's circle,[2] it includes designers Celia Birtwell and Ossie Clark,[3] artist Patrick Procktor, gallery owner John Kasmin and museum curator Henry Geldzahler.[4]
- Jack Hazan
- David Mingay
- Jack Hazan
- Mike Kaplan
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| Directed by | Jack Hazan |
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| Starring | David Hockney |
| Cinematography | Jack Hazan |
| Edited by | David Mingay |
| Music by | Patrick Gowers |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $95,826[1] |
Analysis
It is a fly-on-the-wall documentary, intercut with fictionalised and fantasy elements.[2] It is notable for its treatment of gay themes and its insights into Hockney's life and work.[5][6] The film takes its title from the 1967 painting A Bigger Splash, perhaps Hockney's best-known Californian swimming pool picture[7] and his best-known artwork of all.[8] Hockney was initially shocked by its intimacy[9] but later changed his mind.[10]
Home video
A Bigger Splash was newly restored in 4K from the original camera negative by Metrograph[11] and released on Blu-ray by Kino Lorber in 2020.
See also
- Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures), 1972 Hockney painting featured in the film.[12][13]
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