The Eyes of Orson Welles

2018

Action / Documentary

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Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 76% · 46 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 76%
IMDb Rating 6.7/10 10 1193 1.2K

cinema on cinema movie business drawing and painting biography sketch artist orson welles

Plot summary

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.

Director

Mark Cousins Photo
Mark Cousins

Top cast

Jack Klaff Photo
Jack Klaff as Orson Welles
Orson Welles Photo
Orson Welles as Self
Mark Cousins Photo
Mark Cousins as Self
Beatrice Welles Photo
Beatrice Welles as Self
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1.03 GB
1280*714
English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 55 min
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1.92 GB
1920*1072
English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 55 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Brucey_D 8 / 10

"....beloved nose putty..."

Mark Cousins explores the life and works of Orson Welles, through the prism of his artwork.This documentary is structured in the form of an open letter to Welles, as if he were still alive; the conversation isn't entirely one-sided, as towards the end of the documentary there are imagined replies from Welles too.Burrowing through the remaining archive of Welles' artwork, often in the company of his daughter Beatrice, shows some insights into the workings of the mind of one of the twentieth century's most influential and controversial film-makers. Although nothing can be examined in great detail in the running time (1Hr 40mins as I saw it), his working life, his marriages, and his political activism are touched upon.This film is both nicely made and is visually arresting in its own right; the content together with Cousins' quiet intensity makes this a must-see documentary for film enthusiasts. For me it underlined the fact that there are lots of his movies which I have yet to see, and there are aspects of Welles that I knew nothing about.Eight out of ten from me; a longer version would probably have been an easy nine.
Reviewed by shakercoola 6 / 10

A scrapbook overview of a genius

A British documentary film; This is a compelling analysis of the creative output, sketches and paintings of the American actor, director, writer and producer who is remembered for his innovative work in radio, theatre and film. The film critic Mark Cousins regales us with a colourful and insightful account of his motivations. It is gushing as a tribute, but it is heartfelt. It dovetails image and voiceover very well.
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