Egon Schiele: Between Love and Hate

Egon Schiele: Between Love and Hate

2018 · 55 min · ★ 4.5 · Documentary, History, TV Movie

An account of the short life and the astonishing and provocative work of the Austrian painter Egon Schiele (1890-1918), seen through the peculiar point of view and the critic voices of the women who defined the paramount milestones of his existence: Gerti, his sister; Wally, his main model and lover; and Edith, his wife. A brief story of love, hate, betrayal and misfortune.

Directed by Herbert Eisenschenk · Written by Herbert Eisenschenk

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