The Genius of Turner: Painting the Industrial Revolution(2013)
The Genius of Turner: Painting the Industrial Revolution Synopsis
JMW Turner's work is examined in a new light. Beyond his sublime landscapes, Turner painted machines, science, technology and industry. His life spanned the unfolding Industrial Revolution. This programme argues that Turner created a whole new kind of art, by examining nine key works in the light of the scientific and Industrial Revolution. Includes interviews with historian Simon Schama and artist Tracey Emin.
The Genius of Turner: Painting the Industrial Revolution (2013) is a history and documentary film directed by Clare Beavan, released on April 26, 2013 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Samuel West, Simon Schama, Tracey Emin and Thomas Coombes. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Clare Beavan
- Producers:
- Clare Beavan
- Composer:
- Edward White
- Production:
- Fresh One Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Genius of Turner: Painting the Industrial Revolution Cast & Crew
Main cast
Samuel West
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Simon Schama
as Self
Tracey Emin
as Self
Thomas Coombes
as Turner
Ian Lindsay
as Joshua Reynolds
- Alex Larder
Alex Larder
as Young Turner
- James Canvin
James Canvin
as Luke Howard
- Patrick Osborne
Patrick Osborne
as Michael Faraday
Nicholas Blatt
as Charles Babbage
Rupert Wickham
as William Herchel
- Simon Coleman
Simon Coleman
as Francis Beaufort
- Peter Aubrey
Peter Aubrey
as Turner's Father
Key crew
Directed by Clare Beavan, produced by Clare Beavan.
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The Genius of Turner: Painting the Industrial Revolution Reviews & Ratings
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The main cast of The Genius of Turner: Painting the Industrial Revolution (2013) includes Samuel West, Simon Schama, Tracey Emin, Thomas Coombes and Ian Lindsay. The film was directed by Clare Beavan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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The Genius of Turner: Painting the Industrial Revolution was released on April 26, 2013 and runs for 1h.
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The Genius of Turner: Painting the Industrial Revolution (2013) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.