Drama
France,Germany,Italy,Romania,United Kingdom,United States of America
The film, directed by Mick Davis, stars Andy Garcia as Amedeo Modigliani and Elsa Zylberstein as Jeanne Hébuterne, his lover and muse. Modigliani is portrayed as a tormented but passionate artist who struggles to gain recognition for his work and provide for himself and Jeanne amidst poverty and social prejudice.
The film highlights Modigliani's rivalry with Pablo Picasso, played by Omid Djalili, who is depicted as a more successful but less sincere artist. The two artists compete for the attention of the wealthy and influential art dealer Leopold Zborowski, played by Peter Capaldi.
As Modigliani's health deteriorates due to excessive drinking and drug use, he becomes increasingly obsessed with completing his final masterpiece, a portrait of Jeanne. Meanwhile, Jeanne becomes pregnant again, but their joy is short-lived as Modigliani succumbs to tuberculosis and dies at the young age of 35.
The film received mixed reviews upon its release in 2004, with some critics praising Garcia's performance and the film's cinematography but criticizing its historical accuracy and melodramatic tone. Nevertheless, Modigliani remains a notable addition to the genre of biopics about artists and their struggles.
