Basquiat
R · 1996 ‧ Drama/Indie film ‧ 1h 50m
Despite living a life of extreme poverty in Brooklyn, graffiti artist Jean-Michel Basquiat (Jeffrey Wright) strives to rise up through the heady New York art scene of the 1970s and 1980s. He becomes the brightest star of neo-Expressionist painting...
Release date: August 9, 1996 (USA)
Director: Julian Schnabel
Nominations: Golden Lion, Volpi Cup for Best Actress, Volpi Cup for Best Actor, and more
Screenplay: Julian Schnabel and Lech Majewski
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Basquiat is a 1996 American biographical drama film directed, co-written and co-composed by Julian Schnabel in his feature directorial debut. The film is based on the life of American postmodernist/neo expressionist artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.
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Music by: John Cale; Julian Schnabel
Directed by: Julian Schnabel
Story by: John Bowe; Michael Holman; Lech Majewski
Produced by: Joseph Allen; Peter Brant
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Basquiat tells the story of the meteoric rise of youthful artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.
What does Basquiat's crown mean?
With his signature recurring motif – the crown – the artist recognizes the majesty of his heroes: groundbreaking athletes, musicians and writers. Inspired by their accomplishments, Basquiat believed he was continuing the work of this noble lineage: he often depicts himself wearing the same crown in his self-portraits.
How much does a Basquiat painting sell for?
The papers allege that the value of the Basquiat “was so damaged that it sold for only $30.7 million at the May Auction when it would otherwise have sold for tens of millions of dollars more.” The current record for a Basquiat painting at auction is $110.5 million set at Sotheby's last May.
Did Basquiat die?
August 12, 1988
Jean-Michel Basquiat / Date of death
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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA): Rated R for drug use and strong language
Release Date: 9 August 1996 (USA)
Director: Julian Schnabel
Production Co: Eleventh Street Production, Jon Kilik, Miramax
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Movie Info. Despite living a life of extreme poverty in Brooklyn, graffiti artist Jean- Michel Basquiat (Jeffrey Wright) strives to rise up through the heady New York art ...
Rating: R (Strong Language|Drug Use)
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 20, 2016
Director: Julian Schnabel
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