Wednesday, December 17, 2014

MR. TURNER preview - Video posted by the Tate.

Join director Mike Leigh and actor Timothy Spall for a behind-the-scenes look at how they brought Turner to life for the big screen. In this short video, they focus on how they recreated the great British painter’s Queen Street Gallery.

I spent all of last evening watching numerous videos about this period film. I want to have all the background possible before I see the movie. Timothy Spall, the actor who portrays J. M. W. Turner, took painting lessons for two years in preparation for the role. 



If you can't see the video above, click here. Watch full screen for the best viewing experience.

View another article posted by The Royal Academy - when the link opens, scroll down for a fabulous 14 minute video and discover how the makers of 'Mr. Turner' recreated scenes at the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition in this fascinating behind-the-scenes featurette.

I hope you too will now be as excited as I am about this upcoming movie that is getting rave reviews. Your art lesson for the day is over now. xo

3 comments:

Candice said...

Thanks so much for sharing this, Rosemary. Can't wait for the movie's release.

Mary Anne Komar said...

How terribly exciting! Loved his work, now to see his story will be wonderful, next Joshua Reynolds perhaps?!

The Queen Vee said...

I can't wait to see this movie!

Now back to writing Christmas cards, I'm way behind.