Urban Myths: Orson Welles

About Urban Myths: Orson Welles

"Urban Myths: Orson Welles" is a 2021 release, part of the "Urban Myths" anthology series from Sky Arts, focusing on the legendary filmmaker Orson Welles. The episode recollects an alleged incident from Welles' life in a humorous, dramatized, and satirical way. The incident revolves around the miscommunication of a postcard, resulting in a war of blames and claims involving different directions.

Making / Production

Produced by Sky Arts, "Urban Myths: Orson Welles" is famed for its creative and careful reproduction of historical incidents. The plot takes place during Welles' time in Spain and showcases his ambitious but abortive film-making attempts during his later years.

Actors

• Robbie Coltrane: Known for his role in "Harry Potter" as Hagrid, Coltrane embodies Welles with humor and a dash of sadness. He superbly captures the flamboyant yet defiant spirit of Welles.
• Brendan Gleeson: Playing as a Spanish matador, Gleeson brings in the element of cultural clash and humor to the plot effortlessly.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "Urban Myths: Orson Welles" is a part of Sky Art's anthology series mocking historical celebrities, incidents in a tongue-in-cheek fashion.
• The episode is inspired by Orson Welles' unfinished film "The Other Side of the Wind."

Awards

As of now, "Urban Myths: Orson Welles" has not received any specific awards.

Quotes

• Quote 1: "Can't you see it's magic? That's what film is, it's illusion!" - Orson Welles
• Quote 2: "Art loses its impact when reality intervenes." - Spanish Matador

Music, Soundtrack

• The score for the episode has a vintage, cinematic feel, bringing to life the nostalgia of Welles' era.
• Sound effects usage was masterful, notably in the scenes depicting Welles' on-set chaos