The Impressionists
Starring Julian Glover, Richard Armitage, Sebastian Armesto
The Impressionists is a three-part factual docudrama from the BBC, which reconstructs the origins of the Impressionist art movement.
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Episodes
- Episode 1: Episode 1April 30, 2006 · 60 minThe young artist enters into the bohemian cafe society of 19th-century Paris, meeting the contemporaries with whom he is to found a new artistic movement, only for revolution to tear the group apart.
- Episode 2: Episode 2May 7, 2006 · 60 minWaldemar Januszczak continues his investigation of the Impressionists by taking us outdoors to their most famous locations. Although Impressionist pictures often look sunny and relaxed, achieving this peaceful air was hard work.
- Episode 3: Episode 3May 14, 2006 · 60 minCezanne is forced to lead a double life with his mistress and secret child, and refuses to compromise his vision in the face of vitriol from both the critics and a close friend. Manet receives the Legion d'Honneur, but his health is failing fast. Monet embarks on a successful tour of Europe, but decides that what he really wants is to return to his beloved Alice - and the lilies that will fascinate him for the rest of his life.
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Credits
- Julian GloverClaude Monet - older · 3 episodes
- Richard ArmitageClaude Monet · 3 episodes
- Sebastian ArmestoArt Critic · 3 episodes
- Charlie CondouRenoir · 3 episodes
- Aden GillettDegas · 3 episodes
- Andrew HavillManet · 3 episodes
- Tim DunnDirector · 3 episodes
Film and series details
- EPISODE LENGTH
- 60 minutes
- FIRST AIRED
- April 30, 2006
- LAST AIRED
- May 14, 2006
- PRODUCTION COMPANY
- BBC
