
The Eyes of Orson Welles
Directed by Mark Cousins
Produced by BofA Productions, BBC
A visually poetic documentary that explores Orson Welles' creative genius through his own drawings and paintings, offering an intimate portrait of an artist's inner world.
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.
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Is The Eyes of Orson Welles violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is The Eyes of Orson Welles easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.
Is The Eyes of Orson Welles sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Is The Eyes of Orson Welles scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Does The Eyes of Orson Welles end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
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