The Artist and the Model (2012): An Aging Sculptor and Young Female Inspiration

     Co-written and directed by Fernando Trueba, The Artist and the Model (2012) received critical acclaim and was nominated for several European award honors. The story, set in 1943 occupied France, concerns a famous elderly sculptor who is tired with life but finds new inspiration to return to his art with the arrival of a new model… a pretty young Spanish woman who escaped from a refugee camp and becomes a muse. The depiction of the artistic process and related struggles are on-point and admirable. The black and white cinematography is well suited to the subject, and captures the story with dramatic lighting and tones. Jean Rochefort is great as the aging Sculptor. Aida Folch is lovely as his nude model and muse. 1960's screen legend and famous Italian beauty Claudia Cardinale co-stars in a minor role. 

Aida Folch: The Artist and the Model

Aida Folch: The Artist and the Model

: The Artist and the Model

Aida Folch: The Artist and the Model

Jean Rochefort : The Artist and the Model

Jean Rochefort : The Artist and the Model

Aida Folch: The Artist and the Model

Claudia Cardinale: The Artist and the Model

Aida Folch: The Artist and the Model

Aida Folch: The Artist and the Model

: The Artist and the Model

Aida Folch: The Artist and the Model

: The Artist and the Model

Aida Folch: The Artist and the Model

Aida Folch: The Artist and the Model

Jean Rochefort : The Artist and the Model

Aida Folch: The Artist and the Model

Aida Folch: The Artist and the Model

: The Artist and the Model

Jean Rochefort : The Artist and the Model

: The Artist and the Model

"The Artist and the Model"- movie trailer

Frida (2002): Salma Hayek as Frida Kahlo

     In Frida (2002), directed by Julie Taymor, Salma Hayek delivers what is perhaps her most dynamic performance... as the tortured and tragic Surrealist Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The story of Kahlo's life, art and love affairs with her philandering husband Diego Rivera and numerous others (of both sexes) unfolds with brightly-hued style in the flavor of the artist's own work. The creation of fascinating works on screen, and the depictions of well-known Art World figures adds to the allure. The whole cast is great, including Salma Hayek, Ashley Judd, Alfred Molina, Antonio Banderas, Geoffrey Rush, Edward Norton, Diego Luna and Valeria Golino.

Frida: Salma Hayek

Frida: Salma Hayek and Alfred Molina

Frida: Salma Hayek

Frida: Salma Hayek and Alfred Molina

Frida: Salma Hayek

Frida: Salma Hayek

Frida: Salma Hayek and Ashley Judd

Frida: Salma Hayek and Ashley Judd

Frida: Salma Hayek and Ashley Judd

Frida: Salma Hayek and Ashley Judd

Frida: Salma Hayek and Ashley Judd

Frida: Salma Hayek and Ashley Judd

Frida: Salma Hayek and Ashley Judd

Frida: Salma Hayek and Ashley Judd

Frida: Salma Hayek and Ashley Judd

Frida: Salma Hayek and Alfred Molina

Frida: Salma Hayek and Alfred Molina

Frida: Salma Hayek

Frida: Valeria Golino

Frida: Salma Hayek and Alfred Molina

Frida: Salma Hayek

Frida: Salma Hayek

Frida: Salma Hayek and Ashley Judd

Frida: Salma Hayek

Frida: Salma Hayek and Alfred Molina

Frida: Salma Hayek

Frida: Geoffrey Rush, Salma Hayek and Alfred Molina

Frida: Frida Kahlo and Salma Hayek

Frida: Salma Hayek

Frida: Salma Hayek

Frida: Salma Hayek

Frida: Salma Hayek