The Eyes of Orson Welles
2018•1h 51m•6.9•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Mark Cousins
Writer
Mark Cousins
Languages
English
Studio
BofA Productions
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)
Production
Company
BofA Productions
Company
BBC
Company
FilmStruck
Producer
Mary Bell
Producer
Adam Dawtrey
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