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The Woman Who Always Loved Picasso: A Love Affair that Changed Art History

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The Woman Who Always Loved Picasso

by Влас Михайлович Дорошевич

5 out of 5

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The Woman Who Always Loved Picasso is a 1994 biographical drama film about the life of Françoise Gilot, a French painter who had a ten-year relationship with Pablo Picasso. The film stars Gwyneth Paltrow as Gilot and Anthony Hopkins as Picasso.

The film begins in 1943, when Gilot meets Picasso at a café in Paris. Picasso is immediately drawn to Gilot's youth and beauty, and they begin a passionate affair. However, their relationship is soon tested by Picasso's jealous and possessive nature.

Gilot eventually leaves Picasso in 1953, after she becomes pregnant with their second child. She goes on to have a successful career as a painter, and she marries another artist, Luc Simon.

The Woman Who Always Loved Picasso is a fascinating and complex film about love, art, and power. The film provides a unique glimpse into the life of one of the most famous artists of the 20th century, and it explores the complex relationship between Gilot and Picasso.

Françoise Gilot

Françoise Gilot was born in Paris in 1921. She studied art at the Académie Julian, and she began exhibiting her work in the early 1940s. In 1943, she met Pablo Picasso at a café in Paris. They began a passionate affair, and they had two children together, Claude and Paloma.

Gilot eventually left Picasso in 1953, after she became pregnant with their second child. She went on to have a successful career as a painter, and she married another artist, Luc Simon.

Gilot died in 2016 at the age of 95. She is considered one of the most important female artists of the 20th century.

Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso was born in Málaga, Spain in 1881. He is considered one of the most important artists of the 20th century. He is best known for his paintings, sculptures, and ceramics.

Picasso died in Mougins, France in 1973 at the age of 91. He is buried in the Château de Vauvenargues in Vauvenargues, France.

The Woman Who Always Loved Picasso

The film is directed by James Ivory, and it features a screenplay by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala. The film was nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Gwyneth Paltrow and Best Adapted Screenplay.

The Woman Who Always Loved Picasso is a must-see for anyone interested in art, history, or biography. The film is a powerful and moving portrait of a fascinating woman and her relationship with one of the most famous artists of all time.

Additional Resources

* [The Woman Who Always Loved Picasso on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112140/) * [The Woman Who Always Loved Picasso on Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/woman_who_always_loved_picasso) * [The Woman Who Always Loved Picasso on Metacritic](https://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-woman-who-always-loved-picasso)

The Woman Who Always Loved Picasso

by Влас Михайлович Дорошевич

5 out of 5