Seeking out the
5000 greatest films
in a century of cinema
The Eyes of Orson Welles
Directed by
Mark Cousins
Produced by Mary Bell and Adam Dawtrey
Written by Mark Cousins
Produced by Mary Bell and Adam Dawtrey
Written by Mark Cousins
With:
Mark Cousins, and Beatrice Welles
Cinematography:
Mark Cousins
Editing: Timo Langer
Editing: Timo Langer
Runtime:
115 min
Release Date: 15 March 2019
Aspect Ratio: 1.78 : 1
Color: Color
Release Date: 15 March 2019
Aspect Ratio: 1.78 : 1
Color: Color
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With so many interchangeable documentaries about Welles out there, Cousins’ personal-essay approach and his focus on the iconic filmmaker’s sketches and paintings is refreshing. Unfortunately his movie is also far too speculative and obsequious.
With so many interchangeable documentaries about Welles out there, Cousins’ personal-essay approach and his focus on the iconic filmmaker’s sketches and paintings is refreshing. Unfortunately his movie is also far too speculative and obsequious.