Alex Colville: The Splendour of Order (1984)
A view of the life and works of the late Alex Colville, the celebrated Canadian painter. Shows the influence on his life and works of his experience as an artist during World War II, and of his relationship with his wife, Rhoda. Friends and critics speak of the construction and sense of menace in his work, and Colville comments on his sense of order, goodness, and contingency.
Director: Don Hutchison
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: January 1, 1984
Cast
- Alex Colville - Himself
- Lyn Jackson - Narrator
Screenplay
Editing: Gordon McClellan
Production: Film Arts, Cygnus Communications, Minerva Société Générale de Cinématographie
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
Keywords
canada, painting, interview, biography, art, magic realism, order
More Films by Director: Don Hutchison
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Alex Colville: The Splendour of Order about?
- A view of the life and works of the late Alex Colville, the celebrated Canadian painter. Shows the influence on his life and works of his experience as an artist during World War II, and of his relationship with his wife, Rhoda. Friends and critics speak of the construction and sense of menace in his work, and Colville comments on his sense of order, goodness, and contingency.
- Who directed Alex Colville: The Splendour of Order?
- Alex Colville: The Splendour of Order was directed by Don Hutchison.
- Who stars in Alex Colville: The Splendour of Order?
- Alex Colville: The Splendour of Order stars Alex Colville, Lyn Jackson.
- How long is Alex Colville: The Splendour of Order?
- Alex Colville: The Splendour of Order has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Alex Colville: The Splendour of Order?
- Alex Colville: The Splendour of Order is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Alex Colville: The Splendour of Order produced?
- Alex Colville: The Splendour of Order was produced in Canada.