Journey into the Shadows: Portrait of Gwen John 1876-1939 (1984)

Genre : TV Movie, Drama

Runtime : 0M

Director : Anna Benson Gyles

Synopsis

Moving out from under the shadow of her artist brother Augustus John, Gwen John moved to Paris in 1903, working as an artist's model until becoming the mistress of famous sculptor Auguste Rodin. After Rodin's death, she concentrated on her work as an artist, rivalling her brother's reputation with her own expressive portraits.

Actors

Anna Massey
Anna Massey
Gwen John
Leigh Lawson
Leigh Lawson
Augustus John
Victoria Fairbrother
Victoria Fairbrother
Ida Johns
Godfrey James
Godfrey James
Auguste Rodin

Crews

Anna Benson Gyles
Anna Benson Gyles
Director
Anna Benson Gyles
Anna Benson Gyles
Producer
Colin Waldeck
Colin Waldeck
Cinematography
Elaine Morgan
Elaine Morgan
Writer

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