Il corpo come scandalo. Al cinema il nuovo viaggio nell’arte di Egon Schiele (ma solo per 3 giorni)
Nexo Studios is set to release a new documentary film titled 'Tabù. Egon Schiele' in Italian cinemas for a limited three-day engagement from April 20–22, 2026. Directed by Michele Mally, the film explores the provocative life and career of the Austrian Expressionist, tracing his journey from the town of Český Krumlov to the cultural hubs of Vienna and Prague. The narrative features insights from experts at the Albertina and Leopold Museums, alongside archival footage and a parallel analysis of Schiele’s contemporary, Franz Kafka.
The release underscores the enduring fascination with Schiele’s radical depictions of the human body, which remain a source of both scandal and profound psychological inquiry over a century later. By framing Schiele’s death in 1918 alongside the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the documentary highlights how his work serves as a bridge to modern sensibilities, maintaining its relevance through its raw exploration of identity, sexuality, and existential anxiety.