Julian Schnabel

The Profile

Julian Schnabel (born October 26, 1951) is an American painter and filmmaker associated with the Neo-expressionist movement; he has directed films including Basquiat (1996) and At Eternity's Gate (2018).

Schnabel gained prominence in the 1980s as a painter known for large-scale, mixed-media "plate" paintings and has directed multiple feature films. His film work covered here includes Basquiat (1996) and Van Gogh - Sulla soglia dell'eternità (At Eternity's Gate, 2018).

DeBaser hosts reviews of Julian Schnabel's film work, notably Basquiat (1996) and Van Gogh - Sulla soglia dell'eternità (At Eternity's Gate, 2018). Reviews praise acting (Willem Dafoe, Jeffrey Wright) and soundtrack, and discuss Schnabel's overlap as painter-director. Overall reception on DeBaser is favorable.