Project Detail

Bellany - A Life, Death and Resurrection

Synopsis

Bellany - A Life, Death and Resurrection, this new film by St Cyrus based Eyeline Media profiles the work of acclaimed artist John Bellany, whose paintings once dark and often difficult to comprehend are now abundant with colour and joy - reflecting his inner happiness.

Details

Year
2004
Type of project
Features
Running time
45 mins
Format
35mm
Director
Peter Wolsey
Producer
Terry Wolsey
Principal cast
John Bellany

Production Status

Production Company

Eyeline Media

The Old Smithy
Ecclescraig
St Cyrus
DD10 0DR
Scotland
UK

T+44 (0)1674 850261

terry@eyeline-media.co.uk

Sales Company

Scottish Screen

2nd Floor
249 West George Street
Glasgow
G2 4QE, Scotland
UK

T+44 (0)141 302 1756

bryony.mcintyre@scottishscreen.com

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