The Sacred Heart Basilica of Montmartre

Explore the life and work of the painter who formed a bridge between the Impressionist and Cubist art movements at the turn of the century.

André Le Notre is certainly the most famous French gardener. He was also a designer, architect, engineer, landscaper and urban planner. He worked for Louis XIV from 1645 to 1700 and designed the gardens of Versailles, Vaux le Vicomte, Chantilly and Fontainebleau, as well as the Tuileries in Paris.

This documentary tells the story of the life, career and influence of the surrealist painter Salvador Dali and the stunning works of his extraordinary mind.

This documentary explores the life and art of Gustave Moreau (1826–1898), the French Symbolist painter celebrated for his visionary style, mythological subjects, and dreamlike imagery. From his early academic training to his breakthrough as a pioneer of Symbolism, the film examines how Moreau’s fascination with legends, biblical tales, and fantastical visions shaped his work.

Claude Monet, alongside Auguste Renoir, is considered one of the pioneers of the impressionist movement. Inspired by the work of Turner, Monet became fixated on capturing the play of light on water. He lived in Giverny for over 40 years, painting landscapes that sought to convey a fleeting moment of nature. Monet's most famous work, the "Water Lilies Pond," exemplifies his emphasis on capturing the present moment, a reality that would change within the hour. Light plays a crucial role in his paintings, evoking an impression or emotion that is captured by the viewer's eye.

Known as one of the revolutionary artists of the 20th century, Matisse created a visual vocabulary that made him one of the leaders of the avant-garde.