Smitten (2005)

Directors:

Les Blank
Nancy Kelly

Writer:

Nancy Kelly (writer)

Release Date:

26 July 2006 (USA)

Genre:

Documentary | Short

Tagline:

A love story about art.

Plot:

Rene di Rosa is smitten by art. Rene is unusual because his goal is neither about interior decorating nor increasing his social status...

Plot Keywords:

Art | Art Collection | Artist | Art Collector

Cast

Rene di Rosa	...	Himself
Mildred Howard	...	Herself
Michele Pred	...	Herself

Runtime:

27 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

USA:Not Rated

Filming Locations:

Napa, California, USA

Company:

Kelly and Yamamoto Productions

Trivia:

The di Rosa Preserve Art and Nature, a non-profit organization, is open to the public.

Worthwhile viewing

This is a fascinating, albeit abbreviated, look at Rene di Rosa, which I have seen several times on PBS. Many of the the art works I would probably never have seen, if not for him and director Nancy Kelly. I have to admit that I may have not appreciated some of them as much, had I not seen them in this context, although that is difficult to determine.

My only complaint is that this is too brief (otherwise, I would rate it 10/10.) I would have liked to have seen more about Rene di Rosa's entire life, more of the artworks, and perhaps even more about the artists themselves (although Mr. di Rosa would probably disagree upon that last point.) I have to say that I like his style, and I was thoroughly impressed by the man, the art, and this entire piece. An enjoyable musical accompaniment rounds out, "Smitten," a work of all art for all ages to enjoy. See it!