The definitive profile of
one of the world’s most popular living artists.
Botero is a poetic behind-the-scenes chronicle of the life and art of Fernando Botero, an intensely private painter and sculptor. Viewers will be inspired to see Botero’s commitment to a unique artistic vision power his rise from provincial Colombia to become “the Maestro,” still active in his studio at 86 years old.
The film was shot in 10 cities in China, Colombia, France, Italy, Monaco and the United States.
Director
Don Millar is a Canadian film and television director who works internationally from his base in Vancouver.
His previous directorial credits include the climate change documentary Oil Slick, the biopic Full Force about rugby star Harry Jones, and the scripted narrative Off The Clock. Millar has also directed multiple advocacy advertising projects.
He is a lens-based visual artist and a former board member for the Vancouver Contemporary Art Gallery; Millar has studied English literature, painting and cinematography.
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