Alex Colville: The Splendour of Order
A view of the life and works of the late Alex Colville, the celebrated Canadian painter. Shows the influence on his life and works of his experience as an artist during World War II, and of his relationship with his wife, Rhoda. Friends and critics speak of the construction and sense of menace in his work, and Colville comments on his sense of order, goodness, and contingency.
- Overview
- Cast
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Alex Colville: The Splendour of Order
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1984
Runtime
0h 58m
Genres
Documentary, History
Original Title
Alex Colville: The Splendour of Order
Production Companies
Film Arts, Cygnus Communications, Minerva Société Générale de Cinématographie
Director
Don Hutchison
Description
A view of the life and works of the late Alex Colville, the celebrated Canadian painter. Shows the influence on his life and works of his experience as an artist during World War II, and of his relationship with his wife, Rhoda. Friends and critics speak of the construction and sense of menace in his work, and Colville comments on his sense of order, goodness, and contingency.
