Leonora Carrington: The Lost Surrealist
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.
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Leonora Carrington: The Lost Surrealist
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 10, 2017
Runtime
1h 0m
Genres
Documentary, TV Movie
User Score
74%
Original Title
Leonora Carrington: The Lost Surrealist
Production Companies
SVT, BBC, Erica Starling Productions
Director
Teresa Griffiths
Description
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.