Claude Monet

Steaming ahead with its series of painters, Cinémoi offers this documentary on someone who needs no introduction: Claude Monet, the Godfather of Impressionism, whose originals and reproductions hang on the walls of museums, households and public buildings the world over.

Whether an art-lover or philistine, prepare to be captivated by this comprehensive yet accessible guide to the birth of Impressionism, scaling the heights of its founding father’s life and loves, his health and family. From a squalid upbringing to his death in Giverny, this rare documentary affords us the privilege to explore both his works and his enduring legacy.