Leonora Carrington: The Lost Surrealist
Synopsis
British surrealist Leonora Carrington was a key part of the surrealist movement during its heyday in Paris and yet, until recently, remained a virtual unknown in the country of her birth. This film explores her dramatic evolution from British debutante to artist in exile, living out her days in Mexico City, and takes us on a journey into her darkly strange and cinematic world.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Joanna Moorhead
Self (interviewee)
Antony Penrose
Self (interviewee)
Teresa Griffiths
Narrator
Lizzie Wells
Young Leonora (voice)
Gabriel Weisz Carrington
Self (interviewee)
Paul Weisz Carrington
Self (interviewee)
Leonora Carrington
Self (archive footage/audio)
Tere Arcq
Self (interviewee)
Elena Poniatowska
Self (interviewee)
Miguel S. Escobedo
Self (interviewee)
Homero Aridjis
Self (interviewee)
Betty Aridjis
Self (interviewee)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Teresa Griffiths
- Original Score
- Andy Cowton
- Original Title
- Leonora Carrington: The Lost Surrealist
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Netherlands, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- SVT, BBC, Erica Starling Productions, Ronachan Films, Avrotros
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Teresa Griffiths
Andy Cowton
Neil Harvey
Adam Finch
Angus Macqueen, Rachel Hooper, Emma Cahusac
Department Leadership Roster
Rachel Hooper
Producer
Teresa Griffiths
Director
Adam Finch
Editor
Neil Harvey
Director of Photography
Andy Cowton
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Leonora Carrington: The Lost Surrealist.
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What is Leonora Carrington: The Lost Surrealist about?
British surrealist Leonora Carrington was a key part of the surrealist movement during its heyday in Paris and yet, until recently, remained a virtual unknown in the country of her birth. This film explores her dramatic evolution from British debutante to artist in exile, living out her days in Mexico City, and takes us on a journey into her darkly strange and cinematic world.
Who directed Leonora Carrington: The Lost Surrealist?
Leonora Carrington: The Lost Surrealist was directed by Teresa Griffiths.
Who stars in Leonora Carrington: The Lost Surrealist?
The principal cast of Leonora Carrington: The Lost Surrealist includes Joanna Moorhead, Antony Penrose, Teresa Griffiths, Lizzie Wells, Gabriel Weisz Carrington.
When was Leonora Carrington: The Lost Surrealist released and how long is it?
Leonora Carrington: The Lost Surrealist was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Leonora Carrington: The Lost Surrealist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Leonora Carrington: The Lost Surrealist was composed by Andy Cowton.