The Eyes of Orson Welles | Little White Lies

The Eyes of Orson Welles

15 Aug 2018 / Released: 18 Aug 2018

Words by David Jenkins

Directed by Mark Cousins

Starring Beatrice Welles, Mark Cousins, and Orson Welles

Black and white image of a man in a suit and hat sitting at a table with a woman in traditional dress, likely 1930s or 1940s setting.
Black and white image of a man in a suit and hat sitting at a table with a woman in traditional dress, likely 1930s or 1940s setting.
4

Anticipation.

Mark Cousins locks horns with one of the titans of cinema.

3

Enjoyment.

A very personal (too personal?) journey through the films of Orson Welles.

3

In Retrospect.

The incredible material helps the film take flight. Bring on the major gallery exhibition.

Mark Cousins returns with an essay feature on the doodles and draftsmanship of Orson Welles.

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