The Eyes of Orson Welles

2018
1h 55m

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Orson Welles in The Eyes of Orson Welles (2018)

Mark Cousins dives deep into the visual world of legendary director and actor Orson Welles to reveal a portrait of the artist as he's never been seen before.Mark Cousins dives deep into the visual world of legendary director and actor Orson Welles to reveal a portrait of the artist as he's never been seen before.Mark Cousins dives deep into the visual world of legendary director and actor Orson Welles to reveal a portrait of the artist as he's never been seen before.

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6.7/10

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Awards
- 3 wins & 5 nominations

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Mark Cousins

Self
(voice)

Orson Welles

Self
(archive footage)

Jack Klaff

Orson Welles
(voice)

Beatrice Welles

Self

Director
- Mark Cousins
Writer
- Mark Cousins
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Trivia
'Orson Welles's daughter, 'Beatrice Welles' acted as a consultant.

Goofs
Cousins says that Joseph McCarthy was elected in 1947. Although his term in the Senate did indeed begin that year, the actual election was in 1946.

Quotes
Orson Welles, Himself: A stick was straining. What happens when it breaks? Absurdity becomes the norm.

Connections
Features Bird of Paradise (1932)

Soundtracks
Adagio per archi e organo in sol minore
Written by Remo Giazotto (Tomaso Albinoni)
Performed by Capella Istropolitana
Conducted by Richard Edinger
Published by G. Ricordi & Co (London) Ltd on behalf of Casa Ricordi Srl
Licensed courtesy of Naxos Rights US, Inc.

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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.