Movie·2023·1h 30m
John Craxton: A Life of Gifts
Where life and colour become one
Country
United Kingdom
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The Story
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.
Producer
Tony Britten, Anwen Hurt
Editor
Alex Turner
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Cast
Stephen Fry
John Craxton (Voice)
// crew
Crew
Tony Britten
Producer, Writer, Director
Anwen Hurt
Producer
Alex Turner
Editor
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