A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things (2024)

Name: A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2024-10-18

1h 29m

Running Time

Plot.

One of the most important women in British modern art, the painter Wilhelmina Barns-Graham was a highly inspirational figure, whose work was deeply impacted by a pivotal event in her life. In May 1949, this leading representative of the modernist St Ives group of artists climbed to the top of the Grindelwald glacier in Switzerland, an experience which was to transform the way she saw the world.

Where to Watch.

Rent

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Streaming in:
🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Cast & Crew.

Tilda Swinton

Wilhelmina Barns-Graham (voice)

Mark Cousins

Director / Screenplay / Director of Photography

Ali Murray

Sound

Mary Bell

Producer

Timo Langer

Editor

Linda Buckley

Music

Adam Dawtrey

Producer

Media.

Details.

Release Date
October 18, 2024

Status
Released

Running Time
1h 29m

Genres
Documentary

Last updated: 2025-04-14

Wiki.

A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things is a 2024 British documentary film, directed by Mark Cousins. The film profiles the life and career of British artist Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, presenting an argument that her artistic legacy has been underrated and should be reevaluated.

The film premiered in July 2024 at the 58th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, where it was the winner of the Crystal Globe for best film.