Becoming Matisse
“The master of colour and light”
2020•59m•Released
Documentary
Henri Matisse's great-granddaughter Sophie traces the story of how the artist fought personal tragedies and critical ridicule to become one of the most important and influential painters of the 20th century.
Director
Hugo Macgregor
Languages
English, French
Studio
Brook Lapping Productions
Cast
Sophie Matisse
Presenter
Philippe Barrier
Narrator
Production
Company
Brook Lapping Productions
Company
BBC
Producer
Raissa Botterman
Producer
Hugo Macgregor
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