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Life Lessons

19890.0 / 1040 min

Overview

You wanna give it up, if you Give it up, you weren't a real artist to begin with.

Life Lessons is a captivating short film directed by Martin Scorsese, featured as part of the 1989 anthology New York Stories. The film dives into the turbulent relationship between a successful, yet emotionally volatile painter, Lionel Dobie, and his young assistant, Paulette. Set against the vibrant backdrop of New York City, the narrative explores the intersection of artistic obsession and personal turmoil. With Scorsese's signature intensity, Life Lessons offers a raw and poignant glimpse into the struggles of creativity and love, making it an essential watch for fans of the director and those intrigued by the complexities of the artistic mind.

Cast

Nick Nolte

Nick Nolte

Lionel Dobie

Rosanna Arquette

Rosanna Arquette

Paulette

Steve Buscemi

Steve Buscemi

Gregory Stark

Jesse Borrego

Jesse Borrego

Reuben Toro

Illeana Douglas

Illeana Douglas

Paulette's Friend

Debbie Harry

Debbie Harry

Girl at Blind Alley

Patrick O'Neal

Patrick O'Neal

Phillip Fowler

Brigitte Bako

Brigitte Bako

Young Woman

Victor Argo

Victor Argo

Cop

Richard Price

Richard Price

Artist at Opening

Crew

Thelma Schoonmaker

Thelma Schoonmaker

Editor

Néstor Almendros

Néstor Almendros

Director of Photography

Martin Scorsese

Martin Scorsese

Director