João Ayres, an Independent Painter

Overview

It’s a story with many layers. It’s about the painter João Ayres (1921-2001), an artist in transit between Portugal and Africa who became forgotten in the narrative of Modern Art. It’s also a story about his family, who inherited a significant body of work. One of his grandchildren, Diogo Camilo Alves, the narrator, wants to make his grandfather’s art more accessible and has been fighting for its conservation and restoration. It’s also a story about the house that the painter built, where many of his works still reside and where his memory is very much alive.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 6, 2022

Original language

Portuguese

Spoken languages

Portuguese

Countries

Portugal

Production

Hot Chilli Films

Cast

Sebastião Varela

Director

Diogo Varela Silva

Producer

Diogo Varela Silva,Sebastião Varela

Cinematography

Paulo Castilho

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt18303594