A Bigger Splash (1973)
Not Rated 16 Oct 1974 • Documentary, Biography, Drama • 1h 46m
When David Hockney's beautiful lover, Peter Schlesinger, breaks up with him, it leaves David a complete emotional wreck. An artist, he suddenly finds himself unable to create anything, and is awash in depression and loneliness. After a time, David is able to find inspiration in his backyard swimming pool, and he begins a portrait of it. This unique docudrama presents a semi-fictionalized account of the story behind one of Hockney's most popular paintings.
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English
Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination
Country:
United Kingdom
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Box Office Total:
$95,826