Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures
Originally released in 2016. Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures is a documentary film. directed by Randy Barbato.
Starring Robert Mapplethorpe, Fran Lebowitz, and Debbie Harry
Synopsis
Nude men in rubber suits, close-ups of erections, objects shoved in the most intimate of places—these are photographs taken by Robert Mapplethorpe, known by many as the most controversial photographer of the twentieth century. Openly gay, Mapplethorpe took images of male sex, nudity, and fetish to extremes that resulted in his work still being labelled by some as pornography masquerading as art. But less talked about are the more serene, yet striking portraits of flowers, sculptures, and perfectly framed human forms that are equally pioneering and powerful.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 16, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (43 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
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Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Film Manufacturers
- World of Wonder
- HBO Documentary Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures about?
Nude men in rubber suits, close-ups of erections, objects shoved in the most intimate of places—these are photographs taken by Robert Mapplethorpe, known by many as the most controversial photogr...
Who directed Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures?
Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures was directed by Randy Barbato.
How long is Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures?
Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures released?
Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures was released on June 16, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures?
The main cast of Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures includes Robert Mapplethorpe, Fran Lebowitz, Debbie Harry, Brooke Shields, Carolina Herrera.