The Eyes of Orson Welles

The Eyes of Orson Welles

Directed by Mark Cousins

Produced by BofA Productions, BBC

2018111 min7.0 / 10

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.

Questions people ask

  • 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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56/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity84

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Surprise23

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Love70

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