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20111h 0mUnited Kingdom

The Mountain That Had To Be Painted

Synopsis

Documentary about the painters Augustus John and James Dickson Innes who, in 1911, left London for the wild Arenig Valley in North Wales. Over three years, they created a body of work to rival the visionary landscapes of Matisse.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
John Holdsworth
Original Title
The Mountain That Had To Be Painted
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 0m
Production Studios
BBC Four

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

John Holdsworth

Producers

John Holdsworth, Jonty Claypole

Department Leadership Roster

John Holdsworth

Producer

John Holdsworth

Director

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Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Mountain That Had To Be Painted about?

Documentary about the painters Augustus John and James Dickson Innes who, in 1911, left London for the wild Arenig Valley in North Wales. Over three years, they created a body of work to rival the visionary landscapes of Matisse.

Who directed The Mountain That Had To Be Painted?

The Mountain That Had To Be Painted was directed by John Holdsworth.

Who stars in The Mountain That Had To Be Painted?

The principal cast of The Mountain That Had To Be Painted includes Siân Phillips.

When was The Mountain That Had To Be Painted released and how long is it?

The Mountain That Had To Be Painted was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.