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A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things PG rating

A striking portrait of an artist deserving of greater recognition, directed by Mark Cousins (A Story of Film).

Biopic 2024 88 mins

Director: Mark Cousins

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Overview

Scottish artist Wilhelmina Barns-Graham – voiced here by Tilda Swinton – had an extraordinary creative passion. In his poetic documentary portrait, Mark Cousins explores her artistic practice, revealing how her synesthesia was central to it. With its intense focus on her work, exploring its variety of forms – from painting and drawing to print making – the film emphasises the singular prism through which Barns-Graham viewed the world. The film’s score, by Linda Buckley, provides a perfect response to the tonal qualities of this unique artist’s work.

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