Leonora Carrington: The Lost Surrealist(2017)
Leonora Carrington: The Lost Surrealist Synopsis
British surrealist Leonora Carrington was a key part of the surrealist movement during its heyday in Paris and yet, until recently, remained a virtual unknown in the country of her birth. This film explores her dramatic evolution from British debutante to artist in exile, living out her days in Mexico City, and takes us on a journey into her darkly strange and cinematic world.
Leonora Carrington: The Lost Surrealist (2017) is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Teresa Griffiths, released on December 10, 2017 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Joanna Moorhead, Antony Penrose, Teresa Griffiths and Lizzie Wells. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Teresa Griffiths
- Producers:
- Rachel Hooper
- Cinematographer:
- Neil Harvey
- Composer:
- Andy Cowton
- Production:
- SVT, BBC, Erica Starling Productions, Ronachan Films, Avrotros
- Status:
- Released
Leonora Carrington: The Lost Surrealist Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Joanna Moorhead
Joanna Moorhead
as Self (interviewee)
- Antony Penrose
Antony Penrose
as Self (interviewee)
- Teresa Griffiths
Teresa Griffiths
as Narrator
- Lizzie Wells
Lizzie Wells
as Young Leonora (voice)
Gabriel Weisz Carrington
as Self (interviewee)
- Paul Weisz Carrington
Paul Weisz Carrington
as Self (interviewee)
Leonora Carrington
as Self (archive footage/audio)
- Tere Arcq
Tere Arcq
as Self (interviewee)
Elena Poniatowska
as Self (interviewee)
- Miguel S. Escobedo
Miguel S. Escobedo
as Self (interviewee)
- Homero Aridjis
Homero Aridjis
as Self (interviewee)
- Betty Aridjis
Betty Aridjis
as Self (interviewee)
Key crew
Directed by Teresa Griffiths, produced by Rachel Hooper.
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Leonora Carrington: The Lost Surrealist Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 5 ratings.
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Leonora Carrington: The Lost Surrealist – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Leonora Carrington: The Lost Surrealist?
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The main cast of Leonora Carrington: The Lost Surrealist (2017) includes Joanna Moorhead, Antony Penrose, Teresa Griffiths, Lizzie Wells and Gabriel Weisz Carrington. The film was directed by Teresa Griffiths. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Leonora Carrington: The Lost Surrealist released?
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Leonora Carrington: The Lost Surrealist was released on December 10, 2017 and runs for 1h.
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Leonora Carrington: The Lost Surrealist (2017) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.