The Madness of Peter Howson
Synopsis
A revealing documentary following acclaimed Scottish artist Peter Howson as he undertakes the most ambitious commission of his career: a monumental religious painting for Glasgow’s St Andrew’s Cathedral. Over two turbulent years, the project becomes increasingly consuming, pushing Howson towards financial ruin and a severe mental breakdown as he battles perfectionism, faith and his own troubled state of mind
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- Director
- George Cathro
- Original Title
- The Madness of Peter Howson
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- BBC Scotland, Hand Pict Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Cathro
Simon Blakeley
Jo Roe
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George Cathro
Director
Simon Blakeley
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What is The Madness of Peter Howson about?
A revealing documentary following acclaimed Scottish artist Peter Howson as he undertakes the most ambitious commission of his career: a monumental religious painting for Glasgow’s St Andrew’s Cathedral. Over two turbulent years, the project becomes increasingly consuming, pushing Howson towards financial ruin and a severe mental breakdown as he battles perfectionism, faith and his own troubled state of mind
Who directed The Madness of Peter Howson?
The Madness of Peter Howson was directed by George Cathro.
Who stars in The Madness of Peter Howson?
The principal cast of The Madness of Peter Howson includes Peter Capaldi, Peter Howson, Steven Berkoff, Sandy Moffat, Matthew Flowers.
When was The Madness of Peter Howson released and how long is it?
The Madness of Peter Howson was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 58m.