The Eyes of Orson Welles

The Eyes of Orson Welles

111 mins | Documentary | Aug. 17, 2018

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.

The Eyes of Orson Welles

111 mins | Documentary | Aug. 17, 2018

The Eyes of Orson Welles
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.
IMDb rating 6.7
Producers BBC, Bofa Productions, FilmStruck
Original title The Eyes of Orson Welles
Directors Mark Cousins
Writers Beatrice Welles, Mark Cousins

Cast

Jack Klaff

as Voice of Orson Welles (voice)

Mark Cousins

as Self - Filmmaker / Narrator (voice)

Beatrice Welles

as Self - Orson's 3rd Daughter

Orson Welles

as Self - Filmmaker / Various Roles (archive footage)

Bernard Levin

as Self - TV Host (archive footage)