Basquiat (1996)

A Prince With a Magic Crown

Jean Michel (Jeffrey Wright) tells a dream about a locked-up prince who wore a magic crown which produced the most beautiful sound that could be heard when he banged his head against the iron bars.

Directed by Julian Schnabel.

Released in 1996 by Miramax Films.

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  • character-type: Artist
  • character-type: Prince
  • character-type: Villager
  • action: Walk
  • action: Listen
  • editors-choice: Endings
  • primary-genre: Drama
  • primary-genre: Independent
  • secondary-genre: 20th Century Period Pieces
  • secondary-genre: Dramas
  • secondary-genre: Dramas Based on Real Life
  • secondary-genre: Independent Movies
  • secondary-genre: Independent Dramas
  • secondary-genre: Biographical Dramas
  • mood: Emotional
  • prop: Crown
  • setting: Castle
  • setting: Countryside
  • theme: Hope
  • theme: Loneliness
  • theme: Individualism
  • theme: Alienation
  • actor: Jeffrey Wright
  • actor: Benicio Del Toro
  • actor: Richard E. Butler
  • director: Julian Schnabel
  • producer: Michiyo Yoshizaki
  • producer: Joseph Allen
  • producer: Randy Ostrow
  • producer: Lech Majewski
  • producer: Peter Brant
  • producer: Sigurjon Sighvatsson
  • producer: Jon Kilik
  • cinematographer: Ron Fortunato
  • composer: Julian Schnabel
  • composer: John Cale
  • editor: Michael Berenbaum
  • costume-designer: John A. Dunn
  • production-designer: Dan Leigh
  • role-name: Jean Michel Basquiat
  • role-name: Benny Dalmau
  • role-name: Medieval Villager
  • screenwriter: John Bowe
  • screenwriter: Michael Holman
  • screenwriter: Julian Schnabel
  • screenwriter: Lech Majewski
  • year: 1996
  • studio: Miramax Films