Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles

A brisk, affectionate tour through a genius's career, mixing clips and talking heads into a lively, nostalgic celebration of creative obsession.

Directed by

Chuck Workman

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Simon Callow, Christopher Welles, Joanne Hill Styles

Overview

The extraordinary life of Orson Welles (1915-85), an enigma of Hollywood, an irreducible independent creator: a musical prodigy, an excellent painter, a master of theater and radio, a modern Shakespeare, a magician who was always searching for a new trick to surprise his audience, a romantic and legendary figure who lived only for cinema.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Art, ambition, celebrity, identity

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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