Eric Ravilious: Drawn To War (PG) Plus Q&A

Dir. Margy Kinmonth | 2023 | 88 mins plsu Q&A | English

ERIC RAVILIOUS: DRAWN TO WAR is a true story.  Eric Ravilious is as compelling and enigmatic as his art.  Set against the dramatic wartime locations that inspire him, Margy Kinmonth’s film brings to life this brilliant but still grossly undervalued British artist. Caught in the crossfire of war 80 years ago, Ravilious’s legacy largely sank without trace, until now.

Made with the blessing of the Ravilious Estate, this first full length feature documentary about Ravilious unfolds in his own words, through previously unseen private correspondence and rare archive film.

Shot entirely on location in the UK, Portugal and Ireland, the film features Ai Weiwei, Alan Bennett, Grayson Perry, Robert Macfarlane with Freddie Fox, Tamsin Greig and many more.

This screening is followed by a Q&A with Alan Powers. Alan Powers is a writer and teacher who has specialised in the study of mid-twentieth century British art, architecture and design, writing books, curating exhibitions and lecturing, including the 2003 exhibition at the Imperial War Museum, London, Eric Ravilious: Imagined Realities and Eric Ravilious in the Eyes of his Contemporaries.

This screening is also shown in conjunction with Ink Paper & Print: Print & Illustration Fair Saturday 18th October 10.30am - 4.30pm more information here: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/4021/ink-paper-print-print-illustration-fair

Eric Ravilious: Drawn To War (PG) Plus Q&A

Friday 17th October, 7.15pm

Tickets: £9.20/£7.70/£7.00

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