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Mr Turner: Film Guide

Mr Turner
Mr Turner
Film4

Ages

14+

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

Nation

England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland

A film guide that looks at Mr Turner (2014), an exploration of the last twenty-five years of J.M.W. Turner, the great, eccentric 18th century British painter.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including Art & Design and History in addition to highlighting themes surrounding arts and media, visual arts, crafts, biographies, and historical periods, events, and figures.

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Mr Turner: Film Guide

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Mr Turner
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Mike Leigh and Timothy Spall Interviews

Mike Leigh and Timothy Spall show us the world of Mr. Turner

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  • Art and Design
  • History

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