For journalist Judith Rochant (Anaïs Demoustier) the assignment to interview renowned artist Salvador Dalí is a great career opportunity–if only he would agree to sit still and answer a single question. What begins as a 15- minute conversation blows up into a bonafide cinematographic documentary portrait, provided the world’s most enormous cameras are available to film it. As Judith’s interview is delayed, detoured, disrupted, and deranged by Dalí’s inexhaustible self-regard, the journalist finds herself becoming the subject. The legendary painter’s artistry and ego know no bounds, and Daaaaaalí! dutifully casts no less than five actors (Edouard Baer, Jonathan Cohen, Giles Lellouche, Pio Marmaï, and Didier Flamand) as Salvador Dalí in this prismatic portrait. The prolific Quentin Dupieux’s latest comedy is an exercise in dream logic and surrealist homage, with the rug pulled out from under you again and again before you even manage to get up off the floor.

About the Art in Focus: A Cinematic Journey Through the Arts
Step beyond the canvas, the stage, and the score—Art in Focus is a film series that brings the untold stories of the arts to the big screen. From the lives of groundbreaking artists to the hidden creative struggles behind masterpieces, this cinematic journey explores the profound impact of music, dance, painting, literature, theatre, and beyond.

Each screening highlights a unique perspective on the artistic process, offering an immersive look at the power of creativity, the complexity of artistic minds, and the ways in which art shapes our world. Whether you’re an artist, an art lover, or simply curious about the magic behind the masterpieces, Art in Focus invites you to see the arts in a whole new light.

The Winter 2025 Series features: 2/16 "Luther: Never Too Much," 3/1 Obsessed with Light, and 3/21 Daaaaaalí! Stay tuned for our summer series announcement!

Arts in Focus Film Series: Daaaaalí

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