Written and directed by Mike Leigh and starring Timothy Spall in the title role, Mr. Turner is an upcoming autobiographical drama film set mainly in 19th century England which follows the story of eccentric British painter J. M. W. Turner whose life is forever changed by the death of his father. Turner’s unconventional methods of creating painted art causes rifts with his fellows at the Royal Academy, although eventually earns him a tremendous amount of respect. Although revered in this respect Turner finds that he is missing something vital from his life and so goes out in search for it, meeting various characters along the way.
The trailer shows the distinction between the two lives of Turner as he meanders between the social classes, where his work might either be considered the highest quality of art or simply another ‘pretty picture’ although Turner takes on both reactions with pride. A lot of Spall’s performance comes through not through dialogue but through his features, his facial reactions, showing that indeed this film will focus a lot on the visual presentation – much like on stage. The most memorable sequence revealed that Turner will be strapped to the mast of a ship during a great storm, although the reasons why were left obscure.
Although not due out in cinemas until October, Mr. Turner will have its worldwide premier at the Cannes Film Festival next week. The director Leigh is no stranger to directing film but has developed a larger career out of being a playwright, which would certainly explain why so much is being focused on the visual presentation of the film rather than the simple discourse between characters.
Joining Spall in the film are several well-known actors such as Lesley Manville (who appeared in 2010’s Another Year), Sinead Matthews (from 2006’s Hogfather) and Tom Wlaschiha (from 2012’s season of Game of Thrones), amongst many others.
The trailer shows the distinction between the two lives of Turner as he meanders between the social classes, where his work might either be considered the highest quality of art or simply another ‘pretty picture’ although Turner takes on both reactions with pride. A lot of Spall’s performance comes through not through dialogue but through his features, his facial reactions, showing that indeed this film will focus a lot on the visual presentation – much like on stage. The most memorable sequence revealed that Turner will be strapped to the mast of a ship during a great storm, although the reasons why were left obscure.
Although not due out in cinemas until October, Mr. Turner will have its worldwide premier at the Cannes Film Festival next week. The director Leigh is no stranger to directing film but has developed a larger career out of being a playwright, which would certainly explain why so much is being focused on the visual presentation of the film rather than the simple discourse between characters.
Joining Spall in the film are several well-known actors such as Lesley Manville (who appeared in 2010’s Another Year), Sinead Matthews (from 2006’s Hogfather) and Tom Wlaschiha (from 2012’s season of Game of Thrones), amongst many others.
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