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Erte

1980 · 28 min

A brief, elegant portrait that glides through a glamorous artistic life, pleasant and informative rather than gripping.

Directed by
Tony Ryan
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Erté, Diana Vreeland, Carmel Myers
Overview
A biography of Erte, the early 20th century Russian artist and designer known for his glamorous opera sets, jewelry, costumes, and graphic arts. Narrated by Diana Vreeland.

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Directed by
Tony Ryan
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Erté, Diana Vreeland, Carmel Myers
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    • art
    • identity
    • memory
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    Audience
    adult
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    • documentary
    • true story
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    Humour2
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    Romance2
    Tension1
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    Complexity4
    Emotional weight3

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Tony Ryan
    Starring
    Erté, Diana Vreeland, Carmel Myers
    Cinematography
    Bob Baldwin
    Runtime
    28 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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