The Genius of Turner: Painting the Industrial Revolution
Seen it?2013 | 60 min | History, Documentary
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for people who love a true story told well and history buffs. Expect to bring it up in conversation afterwards. Sits nicely alongside O.J.: Made in America.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves through the story clearly, at 1 hr. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
JMW Turner's work is examined in a new light. Beyond his sublime landscapes, Turner painted machines, science, technology and industry. His life spanned the unfolding Industrial Revolution. This programme argues that Turner created a whole new kind of art, by examining nine key works in the light of the scientific and Industrial Revolution. Includes interviews with historian Simon Schama and artist Tracey Emin.
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- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew
Directed by Clare Beavan
- Samuel WestSelf - Narrator (voice)
- Simon SchamaSelf
- Tracey EminSelf
- Thomas CoombesTurner
- Ian LindsayJoshua Reynolds
- Alex LarderYoung Turner
- James CanvinLuke Howard
- Patrick OsborneMichael Faraday
- Nicholas BlattCharles Babbage
- Rupert WickhamWilliam Herchel