The Eyes of Orson Welles

Review by David Jenkins @daveyjenkins

Directed by

Mark Cousins

Starring

Beatrice Welles Mark Cousins Orson Welles

Anticipation.

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

Enjoyment.

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

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.

Published 15 Aug 2018

Tags: Mark Cousins Orson Welles

Anticipation.

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

Enjoyment.

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

In Retrospect.

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

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