Movie

Journey into the Shadows: Portrait of Gwen John 1876-1939

(en)

1984

Journey into the Shadows: Portrait of Gwen John 1876-1939

TV Movie

Drama

Overview: Moving out from under the shadow of her artist brother Augustus John, Gwen John moved to Paris in 1903, working as an artist's model until becoming the mistress of famous sculptor Auguste Rodin. After Rodin's death, she concentrated on her work as an artist, rivalling her brother's reputation with her own expressive portraits.

Status: Released

Release date: January 1, 1984

Countries of origin: United Kingdom,

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Production company:
  • BBC

Top Cast

Anna Massey

Anna Massey

as Gwen John

Leigh Lawson

Leigh Lawson

as Augustus John

Victoria Fairbrother

Victoria Fairbrother

as Ida Johns

Godfrey James

Godfrey James

as Auguste Rodin