In the Footsteps of CEZANNE
Part II of a documentary trilogy produced by the Leo Marchutz Catalogue Raisonné.
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Leo Marchutz – In the Footsteps of Cezanne sheds light on the extensive research carried out by Marchutz on the work of the Aix-born painter. Concurrently with his own artistic practice, Marchutz devoted decades to the study of Cezanne’s oeuvre, ultimately becoming one of his foremost authorities. For over forty years, he collaborated with leading 20th-century art historians such as Lionello Venturi, Fritz Novotny, and John Rewald, offering his insight as a painter and unique perspective on Cezanne.
Although little known to the public, Marchutz’s role was crucial in uncovering and promoting Cezanne’s legacy. His intimate knowledge of the Aix landscapes and close ties with top specialists were instrumental in revealing the distinctiveness of Cezanne’s art and securing its recognition both locally and internationally.
ABOUT THE FILMMAKER
James Ruffato is a Franco-American documentary filmmaker working between Aix-en-Provence and the USA. After attending the Maine Media College Young Filmmaker’s program and completing a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature and Film Studies at King’s College, London, James began working as a freelance filmmaker specializing in short format documentaries about art. Some of the institutions James has worked with include La Panacée in Montpellier, the MRAC Occitanie, l’Abbey de Fontfroide, the J1 in Marseille and La Maison de Vente Leclere. James has also produced promotional content for King’s College London and the Savannah College of Art and Design. In conjunction with his client-based work, James has recently completed his first feature length documentary on American plein air painter Jill Steenhuis, released in June, 2020.
