Artist Spots How Movies Recreate Iconic Paintings, And You Probably Didn't Even Know
Vugar Efendi is a 23 years old writer and director. In his portfolio, he says he grew up in various countries surrounded by their rich cultures, such as United Kingdom, Spain, Turkey, and Ukraine. Vugar received a lot of attention online after he uploaded his incredible three-part 'Film Meets Art' videos that compare classical paintings and iconic movie scenes. While some of these recreations are undoubtedly intentional, others might be only inspired by the paintings.
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Vugar Efendi is a 23 years old writer and director. In his portfolio, he says he grew up in various countries surrounded by their rich cultures, such as United Kingdom, Spain, Turkey, and Ukraine. Vugar received a lot of attention online after he uploaded his incredible three-part 'Film Meets Art' videos that compare classical paintings and iconic movie scenes. While some of these recreations are undoubtedly intentional, others might be only inspired by the paintings.
Vugar's side by side comparisons reveal a very unique side of art, he shows the way modern directors can bring iconic pieces to life in their movies, proving the undeniable connection between different forms of art. Scroll down to see the comparisons yourself.
You can find more of Vugar's work on his Vimeo page, and his personal website.
The Birth Of Venus (1840-1846) vs. The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)
Ophelia (1951-1952) vs. Malancholia (2011)
La Mort De Marat (1793) vs. About Schmidt (2002)
The Blue Boy (1770) vs. Django Unchained (2012)
L'Empire Des Lumières (1954) vs. The Exorcist (1973)
To Prince Edward Island (1965) vs. Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
The Last Supper (1498) vs. Inherent Vice (2014)
La Rendición De Breda (1634-1635) vs. Alatriste (2006)
Frida And Diego Rivera (1931) vs. Frida (2002)
Portrait of the Journalist Sylvia von Harden vs. Cabaret (1972)
Jeune Homme Nu Assis Au Bord De La Mer (1836) vs. There Will Be Blood (2007)
Napoleon Crossin The Alps (1801) vs. Marie Antoinette (2006)
Malvern Hall, Warwickshire vs. Barry London (1975)
Le Café De Nuit (1888) vs. Lust For Life (1965)
Young Corn (1931) vs. The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009)
Woman Before The Rising Sun (1818-1820) vs. Gone With The Wind (1939)
Freedom From Fear (1943) vs. Empire Of The Sun (1987)
Christina's World (1948) vs. Days Of Heaven (1978)
Dawn (1989) vs. The Cell (2000)
At The Hanging Rock (1875) vs. Picnic At The Hanging Rock (1975)
El Jaleo (1882) vs. The Alamo (1960)
La petite baigneuse - Intérieur de harem (1838) vs. Passion (1982)
House By The Railroad (1925) vs. Psycho (1960)
The Hunters In The Sun (1565) vs. The Mirror (1975)
Duelo A Garrotazos (1823) vs. Jamón Jamón (1992)
The Tower Of Babel (1563) vs. Metropolis (1927)
The Abbey In The Oakwood (1809-1810) vs. The Revenant (2015)
Architecture Au Clair De Lune (1856) vs. The Truman Show (1998)
Los Elefantes (1948) vs. Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
Lamentation of Christ (1475-1490) vs. The Return (2003)
Napoleon Bonaparte Musing at St. Helena (1842) vs. The Duellists (1977)
Martinengo Pietà (1505) vs. Children Of Men (2006)
La Robe Du Soir (1954) vs. Moonlight (2016)
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