EOS: Dawn of Impressionism- Paris 1874 (PG)

This charismatic exhibition film celebrates revolutionary works by Monet, Degas, Morisot, Cézanne and many more.

The Impressionists are the most popular group in art history – millions flock every year to marvel at their masterpieces. But, to begin with, they were scorned, penniless outsiders.

1874 was the year that changed everything; the first Impressionists, “hungry for independence,” broke the mold by holding their own exhibition outside official channels. Impressionism was born and the art world was changed forever.

What led to that first groundbreaking show 150 years ago? Who were the maverick personalities that wielded their brushes in such a radical and provocative way? The spectacular Musée d’Orsay exhibition brings fresh eyes to this extraordinary tale of passion and rebellion. The story is told not by historians and curators but in the words of those who witnessed the dawn of Impressionism: the artists, press, and people of Paris, 1874.

They are all here in this enchanting, upbeat film about the individual defying the establishment and the triumph of a secular, democratic vision where ordinary instants are transformed into lasting emblems of joy. A must see on the big screen.