(Les mains libres)

Content: Frans Masereel is one of the most fascinating Belgian artists of the 20th century. His work, essentially composed of black and white engravings, is a cry of rebellion against the tragedies of his time. Forced into exile for his pacifist convictions, he embodied, alongside writers like Stefan Zweig and Romain Rolland, the dream of a cultural and brotherly Europe. Through an imaginary correspondence the director addresses to the artist, the film sketches the portrait of a free, touching man who, throughout his life, attempted to break free of art dealers and put his creations in the hands of all.

Countries:

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

77 minutes

Year:

2017

Directors:

Jérôme Laffont

Production companies:

CBA,

Les Productions du Verger,

Michigan Films,

Supermouche Productions

Crews:

Director

Director of Photography

Writer