Matisse (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1951, Matisse is a documentary film directed by Frédéric Rossif, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. Between 1950 and 1955, Henri Langlois tried to produce, on behalf of the Cinémathèque française, several films devoted to great artists, with their cooperation, by entrusting them with virgin film stock. Wrote Langlois on the unfinished project, epic in scope: "We had the idea of asking poets, painters, scholars, writers and even repressed filmmakers [...] to make films in 16mm, with the means at hand, without taking into account any commercial concern or censorship." What precious little came of the project was eight minutes of film from Matisse and twenty-some from Marc Chagall, released at a later date.
Who’s in it. Matisse stars Henri Matisse as Self and Matisse as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Matisse has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Matisse page.
If you liked it. Fans of Matisse tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Matisse (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Matisse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Matisse worth watching?
- Matisse holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Matisse?
- Matisse stars Henri Matisse and Matisse.