ART AND CRAFT (2014) - ♦♦♦♦

Directed by - Sam Cullman, Jennifer Grausman

 

"In this documentary, we meet one of the greatest art forgers of all time, Mark Landis, a man with schizophrenia and incredible craftsmanship in reproducing the works of the great masters of the past. Part of the fun, however, lies in the actual act of donating his works, where he lets loose his multiple personalities in an act that comes close to feeling like performance art in its own right. 

 

Understanding the nature of the character, with its quirks and vulnerabilities, filmmakers Cullman and Grausman infuse the pace and mood of Art and Craft with fun and a structure that makes it come close to feeling like a work of fiction. However, they also allow for a closer and more intimate examination of Landis, in which we see a more personal side, which makes the film entertaining as well as rich of emotional and psychological depth."

 

Documentary, USA