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

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

  • Production country: United Kingdom
  • Producer: Anna Benson Gyles
  • Production companies: BBC
  • Genre: TV Movie, Drama
  • Release date: 1/1/1984

Movie description

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.

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Anna Massey

Anna Massey

Role(s): Gwen John

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Leigh Lawson

Leigh Lawson

Role(s): Augustus John

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Victoria Fairbrother

Victoria Fairbrother

Role(s): Ida Johns

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Godfrey James

Godfrey James

Role(s): Auguste Rodin

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