Kokoschka, oeuvre-vie

The life and work of artist, painter, author, playwright and great traveller Oscar Kokoschka (1886 – 1980). Through its brilliant portrayal of this captivating figure, an epitome of his age, this documentary is sprinkled with bursts of fiction, relating the tumultuous journey of an exceptional man. This portrait of Kokoschka’s life — his trials, accidents, and emotional torments — also give the viewer deep historical insight. It presents a picture of a courageous man and the time he lived in.