Gauguin the Savage (1980)

This biographical drama follows French painter Paul Gauguin and his relentless pursuit of artistic freedom. Driven by personal and creative struggles, he makes the difficult decision to leave his wife and five children in Paris for the peaceful shores of Tahiti, seeking inspiration. The film reveals Gauguin's complex personality – a brilliant artist often at odds with those around him. Following his journey from Paris to Tahiti, it shows how the island's exotic landscapes deeply impacted his revolutionary art while disrupting his personal life. The movie explores the price of pursuing one's passion and the human ability to change through hardship, highlighting an artist’s search for creative freedom and the complexities of life, love, and art.