Film
Eric Ravilious: Drawn to War (PG)
Dir. Margy Kinmonth, UK, 2022, 88 mins. With. Ai Weiwei, Grayson Perry.
The true story of Eric Ravilious - one of Britain's greatest landscape artists - is as compelling and enigmatic as his art. Set against the dramatic wartime locations that inspired him, Margy Kinmonth’s film brings to life this brilliant but still hugely undervalued British artist. Caught in the crossfire of war 80 years ago Ravilious’s legacy largely sank without trace until now. Made with the blessing of the Ravilious Estate this first full-length feature documentary unfolds in his own words through previously unseen private correspondence and rare archive film. Shot entirely on location in the UK, Portugal and Ireland, the film features Ai Weiwei, Alan Bennett, and Grayson Perry.
The true story of Eric Ravilious - one of Britain's greatest landscape artists - is as compelling and enigmatic as his art. Set against the dramatic wartime locations that inspired him, Margy Kinmonth’s film brings to life this brilliant but still hugely undervalued British artist. Caught in the crossfire of war 80 years ago Ravilious’s legacy largely sank without trace until now. Made with the blessing of the Ravilious Estate this first full-length feature documentary unfolds in his own words through previously unseen private correspondence and rare archive film. Shot entirely on location in the UK, Portugal and Ireland, the film features Ai Weiwei, Alan Bennett, and Grayson Perry.