The Eyes of Orson Welles

The Eyes of Orson Welles (2018)

August 17th, 20181h 51min

Documentary
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Overview

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.


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