The Eyes of Orson Welles

2018 1h 51m EN

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6.9

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★6.9TMDB · 45

Documentary

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jack Klaff
Voice of Orson Welles (voice)
Mark Cousins
Self - Filmmaker / Narrator (voice)
Beatrice Welles
Self - Orson's 3rd Daughter
Orson Welles
Self - Filmmaker / Various Roles (archive footage)
Bernard Levin
Self - TV Host (archive footage)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mark Cousins
Writers: Mark Cousins
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mark Cousins, shot by Mark Cousins. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Matt Regan. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Timo Langer shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jack Klaff and Mark Cousins and Beatrice Welles carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt8371772 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Mark Cousins directs. Mark Cousins behind the camera. Matt Regan scores. Timo Langer cuts. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 8 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Mark Cousins, shot by Mark Cousins. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Matt Regan. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Timo Langer shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Jack Klaff and Mark Cousins and Beatrice Welles carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt8371772 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 45 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
10Classified under 9 themes, including "cinema on cinema", "movie business", "drawing and painting", "biography".