Hockney

Hockney is the definitive exploration of one of the most significant artists of his generation. For the first time, David Hockney has given access to his personal archive of photographs and film, resulting in an unparalleled visual diary. His is a long-term one-man campaign against the pessimism of the world, mastering new media - whether acrylic paint or iPad digits - that depicts his sense of what it is to be alive. The film chronicles Hockney's vast career, from his early life in working-class Bradford to his relocation to Hollywood. Hockney offers theories about art, the universe and everything. But as he reveals, it's the hidden self-interrogation that gives his famously optimistic pictures their unexpected edge and attack. Acclaimed film-maker Randall Wright offers a unique view of this unconventional artist who is reaching new peaks of popularity worldwide and remains as charismatic as ever.