Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski

Nan
1h 44m
2018
7.532 /10 (79)

The greatest artist you've never heard of.

Overview

Artists in LA discover the work of forgotten Polish sculptor Stanislav Szukalski, a mad genius whose true story unfolds chapter by astounding chapter.

Country : United States of America, Poland
Languages : English, Polski
Released Date: 2018-12-20

Top Billed Cast

Stanisław Szukalski

Self (archive footage)

Glenn Bray

Self - Collector

Robert Williams

Self - Painter and Illustrator

Suzanne Williams

Self - Artist

George DiCaprio

Self - Artist, Writer, Distributor

Ernst Fuchs

Self - Painter (archive footage)

Jose Ismael Fernandez

Self - Sculptor

Karen Mortillaro

Self - Sculptor

Piotr Rypson

Self - Director, National Museum in Warsaw

Lena Zwalve

Self - Art Collector

Rebecca Forstadt

Self - Actress

Jim Woodring

Self - Artist

Adam Jones

Self - Artist and Musician

Gabriel Bartalos

Self - Sculptor

James Kagel

Self - Sculptor

Jacek Staniszewski

Self - Writer

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