Film
John Craxton: A Life of Gifts
2023 · 1h 30m · Documentary
Where life and colour become one
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Overview
Discover the extraordinary life and art of John Craxton in this captivating documentary feature. From early success with Lucian Freud to his vibrant years in Greece and Crete, Craxton’s bold, colorful paintings mirrored his passionate personal life and relationships with icons like Lee Miller and Margot Fonteyn. This film unveils how his artistic genius and unconventional lifestyle cemented his legacy as one of the most celebrated English artists of the 20th century.
Cast
Crew
- Tony BrittenProducer · Writer · Director
- Anwen HurtProducer
- Alex TurnerEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- January 25, 2023
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Genres
- Documentary
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