The Statue (1971)

In the intellectual heart of Britain, Bolt, a master of linguistics, crafts a universal language that causes ripples worldwide, catapulting him to sudden fame and earning him a coveted Nobel prize. Seizing upon Bolt's newfound stardom, a power-hungry diplomat orchestrates a grand gesture from the U.S. - a statue in London's bustling square, a tribute to Bolt's linguistic triumph. The creative baton falls into the hands of Bolt's enigmatic Italian wife, a prodigious artist, who sculpts a breathtaking 18-foot nude of her husband. In a fit of artistic rebellion, fuelled by years of neglect as Bolt poured into his work, she adorns the statue with an extravagantly proportioned phallus, shocking Bolt with the revelation that he was not the model. This sparks a jealous quest in Bolt, sending him on a frantic search for the man who served as the model. Meanwhile, the diplomatic orchestrator is in a frenzy, fearing the audacious statue might tarnish his conservative image. Amidst this chaos, the question stands - can the power of art and love, however controversial, reconcile amidst the whirlwind of jealousy, ambition, and public image? The Statue, a tale of love, art, and the power of language, explores this intriguing premise in a captivating dance of emotions and events.

The Statue is a comedy movie featuring David Niven and directed by Rod Amateau.

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