The Proposal

“The Proposal explores the ethics behind copywriting art, but it also sees its artist go to radical extremes that some may find equally questionable. It will provoke discussions and arguments aplenty. What’s hard to argue is that the documentary itself is nothing short of spectacular: a sublime and unforgettable work of art. Barragán would be proud.”

Alex Saveliev, Film Threat · 100

“Who should have access to an artist’s legacy? That’s only one of many good questions that are raised in this mesmerizing exercise in artistic interrogation.”

Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post · 100

“Detailing at once an art project and a rescue mission, a love triangle and an elaborate, outlandish bargain, the movie has a surface serenity that belies its fuming emotions.”

Jeannette Catsoulis, The New York Times · 90

“The film is itself a provocation; a fascinating document of a years-long conceptual project as well as the final (or next) piece of the complicated puzzle.”

Jude Dry, IndieWire · 83

“It’s a compelling watch to be sure, this nearly unhinged desire to democratize the access to art, and ultimately an offer that’s too hard to resist.”