Dawn of Impressionism, Paris 1874

In 1874, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Morisot, and Cézanne defied the art establishment, the Paris Salon, and mounted their own exhibition. Relive the dawn of Impressionism in this gripping docu-drama. Filmed with unprecedented access inside the Musée d'Orsay and produced alongside the National Gallery of Art, it transports viewers to Nadar's studio for the original show. Through immersive visuals and powerful dramatic readings, witness the artistic revolution as it unfolded. Leading curators and historians reveal the artistic and political stakes that defined the era. More than history, it's a visceral journey into rebellion. Discover how these pioneering Impressionists of the Société Anonyme shattered convention. Their brushstrokes still demand we see the world anew. Made in close collaboration with the Musée d’Orsay and the National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.