The Beholder

Overview

The making of a portrait is an intimate experience, one which can be a pleasurable event for both parties or one that's fraught with difficulties. Either way, to paint someone's picture is a unique way of really getting under their skin. In a world where anyone can make a realistic likeness on their cellphone, the importance of the painted portrait remains: as an emblem of power and prestige, as a political act and ultimately as a memorial. These themes and many others are explored through the work of three of Ireland's most notable portrait painters: James Hanley, Mick O'Dea and Brian Maguire.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

February 22, 2010

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Director

Conor Horgan

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1592880