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‘The Eyes of Orson Welles’ Review: Imaginary Meaning

Written by Cole Henry

Mar 21, 2019
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In making a documentary about a revered and immensely covered filmmaker, Mark Cousins decided to strike a new path and create a new vision for what a documentary about a filmmaker can be. Using drawings, paintings, and charcoal sketches created by the hand of Orson Welles, Cousins dives deep into the imagination, mental process, and politics of the mono…

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