Sedona International Film Festival presents the Great Art on Screen series with “Painting the Soul of the 20th Century: Pellizza Da Volpedo” on Sept. 14 and 16 at the festival’s Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre.

Great Art on Screen is a series of documentaries featuring an in-depth look at the most extraordinary and groundbreaking art masters of their time.

“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 through a sophisticated use of shots from different angles inspired by the colours in his paintings. Pellizza’s tragic end is part of the story and makes the emotional bond between the viewer and the artist’s work all the more profound.

The Great Art on Screen Series is generously sponsored by Goldenstein Gallery.

“Painting the Soul of the 20th Century: Pellizza Da Volpedo” will be shown at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre on Sunday and Tuesday, Sept. 14 and 16 at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 general admission, or $13 for Film Festival members. Tickets are available in advance at the Sedona International Film Festival office or by calling 928-282-1177 or online at www.SedonaFilmFestival.org. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A, in West Sedona.