Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
Watch TrailerThe 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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2014 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Chuck Workman |
| Runtime | 92 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.5/10 (35 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Chuck Workman constructs a portrait not chronologically, but thematically, relying on a wealth of archival footage and testimonies from collaborators. It explores the central paradox of Welles—a genius torn between commercial filmmaking and pure art, between acclaim and ostracism.
What lingers after the credits is the image of a titan whose innovative techniques still define cinematic language. The film is a compelling tribute to a restless spirit who lived for the magic of the medium. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Chuck Workman
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Watch attentively, with good sound, to appreciate the musicality of the editing.
🎭 Cast
Simon Callow
Self - Actor and Welles' Biographer
Christopher Welles
Self - Orson's Oldest Daughter
Joanne Hill Styles
Self - Orson's Classmate
Norman Lloyd
Self - Actor
Julie Taymor
Self - Stage and Film Director
Paolo Cherchi Usai
Self - G. Eastman House Curator
Peter Bogdanovich
Self - Filmmaker
James Naremore
Self - Writer and Film Scholar
Elvis Mitchell
Self - Film Critic
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Self - Film Critic
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