The Curse of Modigliani
| The Curse of Modigliani | |
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| Directed by | Diana Ringo |
| Written by | Diana Ringo |
| Produced by | Diana Ringo |
| Starring | Edward Pishiyski Diana Ringo Aksel Spencer |
| Music by | Diana Ringo |
Release date |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | Finland |
| Language | English |
The Curse of Modigliani is a 2025 English-language Finnish psychological drama film directed by Diana Ringo and starring British actor Edward Pishiyski.[1] It follows a struggling painter in Helsinki whose obsession with the Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani begins to dominate his personal life.[2]
Cast
- Edward Pishiyski as Max
- Diana Ringo as Julia
- Aksel Spencer as Leo
- Ilkka Hautala as gallerist
- Sakari Viittala as art collector
- Tuure Ollila as doctor
Plot
The story follows Max (Edward Pishiyski), a struggling painter living in Helsinki, Finland. Burdened by financial instability and deepening self-doubt, Max's life takes a turn when he discovers an antique diary he believes once belonged to the Italian painter Amedeo Modigliani. As Max becomes increasingly preoccupied with the diary and Modigliani himself, his grip on reality weakens, and despite the efforts of his girlfriend Julia and his friend and manager Leo to support him, his mental state deteriorates and leads him down a path of self-destruction.
Production
The film was entirely shot in Helsinki.[3] The production features eight original oil paintings created specifically for the film by artist Elena Ringo.[4]
Release and reception
The trailer was released on 22 February 2025.[5][1] The film was released on 7 December 2025 on Amazon Prime.[6][7] It was positively reviewed by critic WorldFilmGeek, who praised the acting of Pishiyski and the direction by Ringo.[8]
The soundtrack consisting of 37 tracks was released on 2 January 2026.[9][10]
References
- ^ a b Phil Edwards (26 February 2025). "The Curse of Modigliani – Watch the trailer for the new film from Diana Ringo". LiveForFilm.
- ^ Venelina Marinova (9 December 2025). "Игралният филм "Проклятието на Модиляни" сега в Amazon Prime". Fakti (in Bulgarian).
- ^ "The Curse of Modigliani". National Audiovisual Institute (Finland).
- ^ "The Curse of Modigliani: A Dark Mirror of the Modern Art World". Fine Art News. 11 December 2025.
- ^ "Ringo Returns with "The Curse of Modigliani" with Official Trailer". WorldFilmGeek. 22 February 2025.
- ^ "Feature Film The Curse of Modigliani now on Amazon Prime". BritFlix. 10 December 2025.
- ^ Günther Kramer (7 December 2025). "The Curse of Modigliani (2025) — A Modern Interpretation on the Life of Amedeo Modigliani". Indie Cinema.
- ^ "The Curse of Modigliani (Finland, 2025)". WorldFilmGeek. 8 December 2025.
- ^ Philippe Mouchon (2 January 2026). "The Curse of Modigliani". Film Music Site.
- ^ "Diana Ringo's "The Curse of Modigliani" Soundtrack: A Canvas for Artistic Passion". Indie Sound. 1 January 2026.