Painting Pain

Painting Pain 2021 Directed by Antonis Kartezos

The film approaches the work of the Greek artist Nikos Koniaris. The particular way in which the painter depicts human suffering is presented through a film - a hybrid of real recording and directed material. The grief, the sick body, is reflected in self portraits, portraits of dying strangers and paintings of dead models. The paintings, apart from his work, also express a different version of himself. All together contribute to the depiction of man as a "garment of pain".

Country USA

Production Country Greece

Language English

Spoken Language Greek

Gnere Documentary

Production Company Cinéma Expérimental

Budget $18,000

Release Date 6 July 2021

22 mins