LS Lowry: The Unheard Tapes
An insight into the secretive 'matchstick men' painter as he guides us through his revealing life story in unheard interviews from the end of his life, lip-synced by Ian McKellen.
The story of the 'matchstick man' painter, one of Britain鈥檚 most beloved artists, revealed as never before through intimate and previously unheard hidden recordings. Recorded by a young fan, Angela Barratt, in 1972, the tapes uncover much about Lowry's life story and the changing north he captured in his iconic paintings. The voices in this film are real, lip-synced by actors Ian McKellen and Annabel Smith.
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A young Lowry fan interviews her icon
Duration: 00:39
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How the industrial town of Pendlebury captivated Lowry
Duration: 01:57
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| LS Lowry | Ian McKellen |
| Angela Barratt | Annabel Smith |
| Director | Peter Sweasey |
| Director | James Kent |
| Producer | Hannah Mirsky |
| Executive Producer | Morgana Pugh |
| Production Company | Wall to Wall Media |
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