War Art with Eddie Redmayne
7.7
2015
0 hr 52 min
Documentary
War is a compelling stimulus to the imagination, creating some of our richest and most powerful artistic inspiration. Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne takes an intensely emotional journey, visiting artists’ studios, museums and travelling to battlefield locations to shine a powerful light into the abyss of warfare, where War Artists have left a unique legacy.
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- Cast：
- Eddie Redmayne
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