The Eyes of Orson Welles
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-02
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Adelaide Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 15, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 17, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Cousins
- Screenplay & Story
- Beatrice Welles, Mark Cousins
- Original Score
- Matt Regan
- Original Title
- The Eyes of Orson Welles
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- BofA Productions, BBC, FilmStruck
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Cousins
Beatrice Welles, Mark Cousins
Matt Regan
Mark Cousins
Timo Langer
Mark Bell, Mary Bell, Mark Thomas, Adam Dawtrey, Michael Moore
Department Leadership Roster
Matt Regan
Original Music Composer
Mark Cousins
Writer
Mark Cousins
Director
Mary Bell
Producer
Mark Cousins
Director of Photography
Timo Langer
Editor
Adam Dawtrey
Producer
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What is The Eyes of Orson Welles about?
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.
Who directed The Eyes of Orson Welles?
The Eyes of Orson Welles was directed by Mark Cousins.
Who stars in The Eyes of Orson Welles?
The principal cast of The Eyes of Orson Welles includes Jack Klaff, Mark Cousins, Beatrice Welles, Orson Welles, Bernard Levin.
When was The Eyes of Orson Welles released and how long is it?
The Eyes of Orson Welles was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Eyes of Orson Welles?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Eyes of Orson Welles was composed by Matt Regan.