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Orson Welles: Shadows & Light

201556mElisabeth Kapnist

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Giant of cinema, the embodiment of creation, Orson Welles is the man who reinvents the film language at 24-years old. Who is hidding behind this impressive figure? This movie is a journey towards the man behind the legend. It drags us into the labyrinth with multiple mirrors that Welles erases and recreates at the mercy of his imagination.

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What is Orson Welles: Shadows & Light (2015) about?

Giant of cinema, the embodiment of creation, Orson Welles is the man who reinvents the film language at 24-years old. Who is hidding behind this impressive figure? This movie is a journey towards the man behind the legend. It drags us into the labyrinth with multiple mirrors that Welles erases and recreates at the mercy of his imagination.

Who stars in Orson Welles: Shadows & Light?

Orson Welles: Shadows & Light stars Henry Jaglom (Himself), Joseph McBride (Himself), David Thomson (Himself). The film was directed by Elisabeth Kapnist.

How long is Orson Welles: Shadows & Light?

Orson Welles: Shadows & Light has a runtime of 56 min and premiered in 2015.

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