Constable: A Country Rebel
Synopsis
The Haywain by John Constable is such a comfortingly familiar image of rural Britain that it is difficult to believe it was ever regarded as a revolutionary painting, but in this film, made in conjunction with a landmark exhibition at the V&A, Alastair Sooke discovers that Constable was painting in a way that was completely new and groundbreaking at the time. Through experimentation and innovation, he managed to make a sublime art from humble things and, though he struggled in his own country during his lifetime, his genius was surprisingly widely admired in France.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spike Geilinger
- Original Title
- Constable: A Country Rebel
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- BBC Four
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spike Geilinger
Harry Bell, Spike Geilinger
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Spike Geilinger
Director
Spike Geilinger
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Constable: A Country Rebel about?
The Haywain by John Constable is such a comfortingly familiar image of rural Britain that it is difficult to believe it was ever regarded as a revolutionary painting, but in this film, made in conjunction with a landmark exhibition at the V&A, Alastair Sooke discovers that Constable was painting in a way that was completely new and groundbreaking at the time. Through experimentation and innovation, he managed to make a sublime art from humble things and, though he struggled in his own country during his lifetime, his genius was surprisingly widely admired in France.
Who directed Constable: A Country Rebel?
Constable: A Country Rebel was directed by Spike Geilinger.
Who stars in Constable: A Country Rebel?
The principal cast of Constable: A Country Rebel includes Alastair Sooke.
When was Constable: A Country Rebel released and how long is it?
Constable: A Country Rebel was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Constable: A Country Rebel?
Constable: A Country Rebel holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).