Around the World with Orson Welles (TV Series) (1955) is a captivating mini-series directed and hosted by the legendary Orson Welles for British television in 1955. This series takes viewers on a journey through iconic European locations, showcasing Welles' unique perspective and storytelling prowess. In Paris, he introduces us to renowned artists like Juliette Gréco and Jean Cocteau, who were prominent figures in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés quarter. In London, Welles engages with the Chelsea Pensioners, offering a glimpse into their lives. The series also takes viewers to Spain, where they witness a thrilling bullfight in Madrid and explore the picturesque Basque Country. These short films blend the intimacy of a home movie with the depth of a cinematic essay, earning praise from French critics who hailed them as a crucial missing link in Welles' body of work.
Around the World with Orson Welles (TV Series) (1955)
1955 · Documentary · 133 min. · United Kingdom
Credits
Direction Orson Welles
Cast Orson Welles · Elaine Dundy · Kenneth Tynan · Art Buchwald · Jean Cocteau · Eddie Constantine · Simone de Beauvoir · Raymond Duncan · Le père Ibarburu · Isidore Isou · Maurice Lemaître · Jean-Paul Sartre · Jacques Spacagna · Beñat Toyos · Chris Wertenbaker · Lucien Besnard · Jacques Chapus · Charles Chenevrier · Claude Delorme · Clovis Dominici · Gustave Dominici · Marie Dominici · Yvette Dominici · Paul Maillet · Lael Wertenbaker · Angel Parada · Manolo Vázquez · Ferdinand Lop
Screenplay Orson Welles
Cinematography Alain Pol
Technical sheet
Title Around the World with Orson Welles (TV Series)
Original title Around the World with Orson Welles (TV Series)
Year 1955
Type Documentary
Length 133 min.
Country United Kingdom
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