Synopsis
Paris, 1964. The Swiss sculptor and painter Alberto Giacometti, one of the most accomplished and respected artists of his generation, asks his friend, the American writer James Lord, to sit for a portrait, assuring him that it will take no longer than two or three hours, an afternoon at the most.
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Cast
- Geoffrey RushAlberto Giacometti
- Armie HammerJames Lord
- Clémence PoésyCaroline
- Tony ShalhoubDiego Giacometti
- Sylvie TestudAnnette Giacometti
- James FaulknerPierre Matisse
- Kerry ShaleClaude Martineau
- Annabel MullionAnne-Marie Frenaud
- Tim DreisdenCafé Waiter
- Takatsuna MukaiAnnette's Lover
Recommendations
- 90
Variety
Rush and Tucci create a captivating portrait of an artist who’s at once elated, haunted, and utterly possessed. - 83
IndieWire
Though the film is all surface, that surface is precisely the point. - 80
The Guardian
It’s a highly entertaining portrait of the two men, and Tucci’s own directorial brush strokes are bold and invigorating.] - 80
Empire
Sensibly dramatising a few representative days rather than Giacometti’s whole life, this may seem slight, but there’s a lot to dig into here — and Rush hasn’t had a showcase this good in years. - 80
Total Film
A stellar performance from Geoffrey Rush centres this diverting glimpse into the chaotic life of a great artist. - 80
The Telegraph
Rush hurls himself into the film’s star turn with a cantankerous abandon that more than compensates for his slightly unsteady accent. It’s a wildly entertaining performance that feels vividly inhabited both physically and vocally. - 75
The Playlist
It’s a charming, modest glimpse into a rarefied world that, lit with so much humble affection for its characters, manages to make it seem not so rarefied after all. - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
Amusing but slight, the small-scale film is elevated by a spirited characterization from Geoffrey Rush as mercurial artist — is there any other kind in movies? — Alberto Giacometti.
