The Eyes of Orson Welles (2018)

08/17/2018 (GB) • Documentary • 1h 51m

Overview

A poetic journey into the visual world of the legendary filmmaker and actor Orson Welles (1915-85) that reveals a new portrait of a unique genius, both of his life and of his monumental work: through his own eyes, drawn by his own hand, painted with his own brush.

The Eyes of Orson Welles (2018)

08/17/2018 (GB) • 1h 51m

Documentary

Overview

A poetic journey into the visual world of the legendary filmmaker and actor Orson Welles (1915-85) that reveals a new portrait of a unique genius, both of his life and of his monumental work: through his own eyes, drawn by his own hand, painted with his own brush.

Top Billed Cast

Jack Klaff

Voice of Orson Welles (voice)

Mark Cousins

Self - Filmmaker / Narrator (voice)

Beatrice Welles

Self - Orson's 3rd Daughter

Orson Welles

Self - Filmmaker / Various Roles (archive footage)

Bernard Levin

Self - TV Host (archive footage)

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

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Keywords

cinema on cinema

movie business

drawing and painting

biography

sketch artist

cinema history

portrait of an artist

hollywood history

portrait of a filmmaker

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