Surviving Picasso

Surviving Picasso

Only his passion for women could rival his passion for painting.

1996125 min5.8 / 10

A Merchant-Ivory period drama exploring a passionate but destructive romance between a brilliant, abusive artist and the woman strong enough to escape him.

The passionate Merchant-Ivory drama tells the story of Francoise Gilot, the only lover of Pablo Picasso who was strong enough to withstand his ferocious cruelty and move on with her life.

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