Young Picasso, a new film by Phil Grabsky, will be screened at the Eden Cinemas, St Julian’s, today, at 8.15pm and on Sunday at 3pm.

Pablo Picasso is one of the greatest artists of all time – and right up until his death in 1973 he was the most prolific of artists. Many films have dealt with these later years – his art, affairs and his wide circle of friends. But where did this all begin? What made Picasso in the first place?

Three cities – Malaga, Barcelona and Paris – played a key role in Picasso’s upbringing and the learning that led to his extraordinary achievements. Young Picasso visits each and explores their influence on Picasso, focusing on specific artworks from these early years.

The film explains how this young artist acquired his craft. It takes viewers all the way to 1907 and the creation of a critical painting in the history of art – Les Demoiselles d’Avignon. It was a painting that shocked the art world but changed it irrevocably. Picasso was only 25 years old. This film shows how he rose to great heights.

The 85-minute film Young Picasso by Phil Grabsky will be screened at the Eden Cinemas, St Julian’s, today, at 8.15pm and on Sunday at 3pm. For tickets, visit http://www.edencinemas.com.mt .