“Everything was about color, and form, and line.” She was a master! Conic Film has unveiled the official trailer for a documentary film called A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things, the latest doc creation from acclaimed Irish filmmaker Mark Cousins. This recently premiered at the 2024 Karlovy Vary Film Festival in the Main Competition (here’s my review), where it won the top Crystal Globe competition prize. Featuring Tilda Swinton as the voice of Scottish painter Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, better known as “Willie”, this feature documentary tells the story of a remarkable artist and a magnificent obsession. Exploring the pivotal 1949 experience atop Switzerland’s Grindelwald glacier that reshaped the British modernist painter’s artistic perspective for decades to come. Made with the support of the Wilhelmina Barns-Graham Trust, the film delves into her archives, private notebooks and diaries from her 65-year career. Two decades after her death in 2004, the film represents a major reassessment of Barns-Graham’s life and work, and her place in 20th century art. She is a really amazing artist and watching this doc was the first time I had ever heard of her. You must watch just to get a glimpse at many of her magnificent paintings especially all the mountains. // Continue Reading ›
