Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon(2016)
Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon Synopsis
Sam Roddick explores the enduring appeal of Botticelli's masterpiece The Birth of Venus, one of the most celebrated paintings in western art. A joyous celebration of female sexuality, its journey to worldwide fame was far from straightforward and it lay in obscurity for centuries. Artist and entrepreneur Sam explains why Botticelli's nude was so revolutionary, and explores its impact on contemporary culture with artists such as Terry Gilliam, who memorably reinvented Venus for his Monty Python's Flying Circus animations.
Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon (2016) is a documentary film directed by Maurice O'Brien, released on February 15, 2016 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Terry Gilliam and Sam Roddick.
- Director:
- Maurice O'Brien
- Writers:
- Maurice O'Brien
- Production:
- BBC Four
- Status:
- Released
Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Maurice O'Brien, written by Maurice O'Brien.
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The main cast of Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon (2016) includes Terry Gilliam and Sam Roddick. The film was directed by Maurice O'Brien. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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Botticelli's Venus: The Making of an Icon was released on February 15, 2016 and runs for 1h.