Film Screening: Morisot - The Heart is a Rebel

Celebrate French Moderns: Matisse / Renoir / Degas with a screening of Morisot - The Heart is a Rebel. At a time when it was inconceivable for a woman to pursue a career, Berthe Morisot (1841-1895), courageously followed her passion. As a painter, she became one of the founding members of Impressionism. She was the only woman among them. Her male colleagues have become world famous, names like Monet, Degas, Pissarro, Sisley and Renoir. Berthe Morisot remains relatively unknown. In the film, director Klaas Bense goes, in France, in search of the origin of an unknown painting depicting Berthe Morisot. By means of his investigations, he sketches a lively and colorful portrait of the artist's eventful life and discovers that she is a powerful source of inspiration for young women today. Run time for this film is 60 minutes. Each guest receives 1 complimentary bag of popcorn!