London: The much-anticipated biopic ‘Moss & Freud’, directed by an acclaimed filmmaker and produced by Kate Moss, explores her artistic partnership with painter Lucian Freud, focusing on a pivotal 2002 nude portrait session while pregnant. Fans await a cinematic portrayal of their influential relationship.
A biopic centred around the life of iconic supermodel Kate Moss, titled “Moss & Freud,” is currently in production, with anticipation building following the release of casting announcements and a first-look still. The film, which delves into Moss’s unique artistic relationship with painter Lucian Freud, is directed by the acclaimed filmmaker and is produced by Moss herself.
Set against the backdrop of her notable career, “Moss & Freud” will focus on the significant event that took place in 2002 when Moss sat for a nude portrait while pregnant with her daughter, Lila. This painting, which has become a significant piece of art history, was famously sold for £3.9 million at Christie’s auction house and has solidified both Moss’s and Freud’s legacies within the art world.
A striking image from the upcoming film features actress Ellie Bamber portraying Moss. In the still, she can be seen on a ladder adorned in a giant ruffled skirt and a Union Jack jacket, a look originally worn by Moss during the 1993 Paris runway and later reprised for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022. Bamber has also been photographed in a navy blue sequinned gown that Moss wore to her 30th birthday celebration at Claridges, suggesting that the film will cover various pivotal moments in Moss’s life and career.
The project was first announced in May 2022, with Moss expressing her enthusiasm for bringing her experiences and relationship with Freud to the screen. In a conversation with Vanity Fair, Moss highlighted her excitement about being a subject of Freud’s artwork, noting the personal significance of his tattoo of birds on her back. “I mean, it’s an original Freud,” she reflected. “I wonder how much a collector would pay for that? A few million? If it all goes horribly wrong I could get a skin graft and sell it! It’s probably the only one on skin that’s still around.”
As production continues, fans of both Moss and Freud are eagerly awaiting to see how this unique narrative unfolds, celebrating the intersection of high fashion and fine art that has defined much of Moss’s career. With Bamber stepping into the role of the supermodel and the film promising to explore the artistic bond between the two influential figures, “Moss & Freud” is set to be a significant addition to contemporary cinematic portrayals of cultural icons.
Source: Noah Wire Services
