Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles on DVD [read more]
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Directed by Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Chuck Workman, Magician explores the artistic and private life of Orson Welles, taking the viewer on a wild journey through his accomplished career in theatre and radio, and in film and television – both in Hollywood and in Europe. After its recent UK cinema opening, it comes to DVD, released by the BFI on 24 August 2015 accompanied by several extras.
Featuring new interviews with Welles authorities including Simon Callow and Peter Bogdanovich, and illustrated with a wealth of archival material and film extracts, Magician reveals a pioneering, uncompromising artist who, although misunderstood in his own time, is now rightfully lauded as a master of his art. The trailer is at the link above.
