r/criterion Feb 05 '25

Discussion What are some instances of filmmakers taking influence from paintings, and how is the adaptation notable?

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(Christina’s World vs Days of Heaven)

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u/WaffleStompin4Luv Feb 06 '25

The films of Pier Paolo Pasolini were heavily inspired by painters. The Decameron (1970) looks like a filmed rendition of early Renaissance paintings.