Altina (film)

Altina
Directed byPeter Sanders
Produced byPeter Sanders
Victoria Sanders
Diane Dickensheid
Release date
  • September 12, 2014 (2014-09-12) (location)[1]
Running time
80 minutes

Altina is a 2014 documentary about the life of artist Altina Schinasi. The film was directed by Peter Sanders, her paternal grandson.[2]

Release

Altina was released on IFC on September 12, 2014.[1]

Reception

Variety wrote, "Once in fuller focus, "Altina" makes for loose, exasperating but oddly endearing viewing."[3] The Los Angeles Times wrote the documentary, "is an absorbing look at wealth, privilege, and creativity and progressive thinking."[4]

References

  1. ^ a b Beggs, Alex (September 2, 2014). "The Delightful History of Cat-Eye Glasses in Altina". Vanity Fair. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
  2. ^ Tugend, Tom (October 7, 2014). "NY heiress artist subject of grandson's debut film". The Times of Israel. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
  3. ^ Scheib, Ronnie (September 21, 2014). "Film Review: 'Altina'". Variety. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
  4. ^ Goldstein, Gary (September 18, 2014). "Review: Altina's a Straightforward Tribute to Altina Schinasi". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 14, 2025.