Rialto Cinemas is proud to be the East Bay’s home for two incredible series of documentaries highlighting the work of specific artists and exhibits from the world’s finest museums. These films provide a cinematic immersion into some of the world’s best loved art shown in extraordinary detail that only HD can capture.
Great Art On Screen
Frida – Viva la Vida
Wednesday, November 19 1pm
Not Rated
93 mins
Documentary
Frida – Viva La Vida is a cinematic documentary event film that highlights the two sides of Frida Kahlo’s spirit: a revolutionary pioneering artist of contemporary feminism, and on the other, a human being tormented by agony and love…MORE INFO
Wed, Nov 19
1:00
Great Art On Screen
Jago: Into the White
Wednesday, January 28 1pm
Not Rated
94 mins
Documentary
Jago: Into the White follows Jago, known worldwide as “the new Michelangelo”, for two years from New York to Naples as he worked day and night and in complete solitude on his new sculpture: a modern version of Michelangelo’s Pietà…MORE INFO
Wed, Jan 28
1:00
Great Art On Screen
St. Peter’s & the Papal Basilica in Rome
Wednesday, February 18 1pm
Not Rated
90 mins
Documentary
St. Peter’s and the Papal Basilicas of Rome takes you on a journey through the four Papal Basilicas in Rome and their treasures: St. Peter’s (one of the 25 destinations most visited by international tourists from all over the world), St. John in the Lateran, St. Mary Major and St. Paul Outside the Walls. Four majestic buildings – each with a precious papal altar, each a treasure trove of timeless works of art and a destination for millions of travelers and pilgrims over the centuries…MORE INFO
Wed, Feb 18
1:00
Great Art On Screen
Painting the Soul of the 20th Century: Pellizza da Volpedo
Wednesday, March 11 1pm
Not Rated
75 mins
Documentary
Painting the Soul of the 20th Century: Pellizza Da Volpedo tells the story of the tormented life of divisionist painter Giuseppe Pellizza (1868-1907), famous for his work ‘The Fourth Estate’, as well as for his ability to study the soul and human society. Exploring the places he lived in as well as his artistic sensitivity, with Bentivoglio as our guide and “narrative consciousness”, it reveals the artist’s emotions and his vision of reality…MORE INFO
Wed, Mar 11
1:00
Great Art On Screen
Water Lilies by Monet: The Magic of Water and Light
Wednesday, April 22 1pm
Not Rated
94 mins
Documentary
Voyage through the masterpieces and obsessions of the genius and founder of Impressionism, Claude Monet. An art-world disruptor at the turn of the 20th century whose obsession with capturing light and water broke all convention, Monet revolutionized Modern Art with his timeless masterpieces…MORE INFO
Wed, Apr 22
1:00
Great Art On Screen
Lotto and Berenson: Crossed Destinies
Wednesday, May 20 1pm
Not Rated
80 mins
Documentary
Lotto and Berenson: Crossed Destinies follows the intertwined journeys of Lorenzo Lotto, a forgotten Renaissance master, and Bernard Berenson, the American Jewish art critic who resurrected his legacy. Through the eyes of actor Alessandro Sperduti, the film retraces Lotto’s artistic path across Italy, uncovering the painter’s personal and professional struggles. At the same time, it explores Berenson’s fascination with Lotto’s ability to capture the human soul, creating a profound reflection on art, ambition, and the fear of being forgotten…MORE INFO
Wed, May 20
1:00