Picturesque Epochs (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 2018, Picturesque Epochs is a history and documentary film directed by Péter Forgács, running about 133 minutes. “documentary, history” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The protagonist of "Picturesque Epochs" is Mária Gánóczy (1927-), a painter and a film aficionado who comes from a family of female artists as far back as her great-grandparents. She brought up nine children with her husband József Breznay (1916-2012), a fellow painter. Gánóczy's films and paintings immortalised the checkered history of Central Europe.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Picturesque Epochs has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Picturesque Epochs page.

If you liked it. Fans of Picturesque Epochs tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Picturesque Epochs (2018)?
In US, Picturesque Epochs is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Picturesque Epochs worth watching?
Picturesque Epochs holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was Picturesque Epochs released?
Picturesque Epochs was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.