Tuesday, March 4, 5pm
Aspen Film Isis Theatre | 406 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen
$25 General Admission | $20 AF + Art Museum Members
About the Film
Documentary | 96 MIN | US
Q+A with filmmaker Julie Rubio and Marisa de Lempicka, Tamara de Lempicka’s great-granddaughter, moderated by Jillian Livingston, Founder of Aspen Real Life and Aspen Business Connect.
THE TRUE STORY OF TAMARA DE LEMPICKA & THE ART OF SURVIVAL traces the life and survival of the renowned painter through her powerful paintings – from her rise to international stardom in 1920s Paris to her move to the United States, fleeing fascism in 1940 to her revival in the current art market. The film follows this remarkable refugee as she reinvents herself multiple times, looking behind the veneer of the publicity she generated for herself and examining the bisexual Jewish artist who embodied talent, resilience, passion, and a relentless pursuit of artistic freedom.
This visually stunning feature is directed, produced, and written by Julie Rubio, the president of Women in Film San Francisco Bay Area and acclaimed producer of EAST SIDE SUSHI, TOO PERFECT, SIX SEX SCENES AND A MURDER, EVERYTHING IS TEMPORARY, OAKLAND B MINE, and IMPRESSION.
Director |
Julie Rubio |
Written By |
Amy Harrison + Julie Rubio |
Produced By |
Julie Rubio + Blake Wellen |
Event Details
Aspen Film partners with the Aspen Art Museum to present a special screening of the 2024 documentary THE TRUE STORY OF TAMARA DE LEMPICKA & THE ART OF SURVIVAL.
The screening will be followed by a Q+A with filmmaker Julie Ruibio and Marisa de Lempicka, Tamara de Lempicka’s great-granddaughter, moderated by Jillian Livingston, Founder of Aspen Real Life and Aspen Business Connect.
The documentary provides a deep and illuminating look into the life and legacy of Tamara de Lempicka, who broke down barriers and opened doors for female artists.
Julie Rubio | Producer, Writer, Director
Julie Rubio is an award-winning film producer, writer, director, and actor. As President of Women in Film San Francisco Bay Area and founder of East Meets West Productions, she produced the acclaimed EAST SIDE SUSHI, which has enjoyed both domestic and international distribution via the Samuel Goldwyn Company, Sony Home Pictures, HBO North America, and Netflix. Rubio is the writer, director, and producer of the comedy TOO PERFECT, which found its audience domestically on Amazon Prime and through Oasis Entertainment. She also took on the roles of writer, director, and producer for SIX SEX SCENES AND A MURDER, available on Netflix and AppleTV. Other cinematic ventures Rubio has helmed include SOLEDAD IS GONE FOREVER for Haiku Films, OAKLAND B MINE, the comedic DEL CIELO, EVERYTHING IS TEMPORARY, and IMPRESSION. Her films have graced numerous domestic and international festivals.
Rubio’s latest work, THE TRUE STORY OF TAMARA DE LEMPICKA AND THE ART OF SURVIVAL, marks her debut as a feature documentary writer, director, and producer. For years, the enigmatic allure of Tamara de Lempicka’s paintings and life story has captivated Rubio. She has tremendous gratitude for her cast and crew and everyone who has brought this film to fruition and is thrilled to premiere it at the Mill Valley Film Festival.
Jillian Livingston | Founder of Aspen Real Life + Aspen Business Connect
Jillian Livingston is a motivational speaker, writer, marketer, connector, and influencer renowned for fostering authentic connections and inspiring meaningful relationships. She began her career in New York City as a Publicity Assistant at Simon & Schuster before transitioning to Aspen, where she worked as a production manager for Dede Brinkman at Aspen Production Services.
Jillian launched Aspen Real Life as a personal blog, sharing stories about raising her three sons in a resort town. Over time, it evolved into a dynamic media and marketing platform dedicated to writing about the incredible people and places she encountered as a travel writer. From there, she created Aspen Business Connect, a business directory and networking community for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives. With a mission to support locally owned businesses, Jillian actively partners with local restaurants to energize their spaces with her curated professional network.
Her latest endeavors, The Investor’s Circle and Aspen Real Love, are extensions of her desire to authentically connect people together. Through her work, Jillian remains deeply committed to preserving Aspen’s unique character and championing the people and businesses that make the valley extraordinary.
Jillian is also a close friend of Marisa and has had the privilege of witnessing her incredible journey to revive Tamara’s legacy, ensuring that the world recognizes her great-grandmother as the pioneering and influential artist she was. Jillian is honored to lead the Q&A as Tamara’s story deeply resonates with Jillian’s commitment to celebrating fearless creators and visionaries.
Marissa de Lempicka | President of the Tamara de Lempicka Estate
Marisa de Lempicka, the great-granddaughter of iconic artist Tamara de Lempicka, has been a resident of Aspen for almost a decade. Drawn to the natural beauty and vibrant cultural scene, Marisa has made Aspen her home, balancing her professional work as the founder and president of the Tamara de Lempicka Estate with her love for the outdoors.
Marisa is deeply committed to preserving and promoting her great-grandmother’s legacy worldwide, overseeing exhibitions, publications, and collaborative projects celebrating Tamara’s groundbreaking artistry. She is also active in the local art and cultural community, often participating in events highlighting her family’s history and creative vision.
In her free time, Marisa enjoys Aspen’s outdoor lifestyle, from hiking the scenic trails to skiing during the winter season. She also has a passion for film, fashion, and philanthropy, with a particular focus on supporting young women artists and charitable causes through the recently established Tamara de Lempicka Foundation.
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