A Bigger Splash (1973 film)

A Bigger Splash is a 1973 British biographical documentary film about David Hockney's lingering breakup with his then-partner Peter Schlesinger, from 1970 to 1973. Directed by Jack Hazan and edited by David Mingay, it has music by Patrick Gowers. Featuring many of Hockney's circle, it includes designers Celia Birtwell and Ossie Clark, artist Patrick Procktor, gallery owner John Kasmin and museum curator Henry Geldzahler.

A Bigger Splash
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJack Hazan
Produced by
  • Jack Hazan
  • Mike Kaplan
Written by
  • Jack Hazan
  • David Mingay
StarringDavid Hockney
Music byPatrick Gowers
CinematographyJack Hazan
Edited byDavid Mingay
Release date
  • October 1973 (1973-10) (Chicago)
  • 5 October 1974 (1974-10-05) (United States)
Running time
105 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Box office$95,826[1]

It is a fly-on-the-wall documentary, intercut with fictionalised and fantasy elements. It was groundbreaking and remains notable for its treatment of gay themes and its insights into his life and work during an important period in Hockney's life. The film takes its title from the 1967 painting A Bigger Splash, perhaps Hockney's best known Californian swimming pool picture. Hockney was initially shocked by its intimacy but later changed his mind.

See also

References
  1. "A Bigger Splash". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved January 24, 2020.


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