Pablo (film)

Pablo is a 2012 American biographical documentary film directed by Brad Abrahams. The film chronicles the life of Cuban exile artist Pablo Ferro, a highly influential graphic designer and title sequence designer, focusing on his creative process, his struggles with mental health issues (bipolar disorder), and his relationships with family and colleagues.

The film features interviews with Ferro himself, as well as insights from collaborators and admirers including Jeff Bridges, Angelica Huston, Norman Jewison, and Hal Ashby. Pablo explores Ferro's pioneering contributions to filmmaking, including his work on films such as Dr. Strangelove, A Clockwork Orange, Harold and Maude, and Bullitt.

Pablo provides an intimate portrait of a complex and often troubled artist, examining the intersection of genius and mental illness. It highlights Ferro's innovative techniques, such as his rapid-motion animation and hand-drawn titles, and his lasting impact on visual storytelling. The film attempts to separate the man from the myth that had already formed around his person, as well as his own self-mythologizing.