Whiteley is a stunning exploration of Brett Whiteley’s life and art - a visionary who redefined Australian painting with raw talent and restless energy. Told through his own words, letters, and intimate footage, the film traces his meteoric rise from Sydney to London and New York, revealing a creative brilliance shadowed by obsession, addiction, and beauty in turmoil.

Rialto Recommends: Whiteley. Immersive and unflinching, Whiteley captures the electricity of an artist who lived entirely through his art. A masterful blend of image, voice, and imagination, it invites you into the fevered world of a man who never stopped chasing the sublime - and paid dearly for it.