05 May 2017
Julian Schnabel: A Private Portrait
A chronicle of the personal life and public career of the celebrated artist and filmmaker Julian Schnabel.
Many Beautiful Things
Could you give up a dream to pursue your true calling?
In an age when women were incapable of joining the artistic dialogue, Lilias Trotter managed to win the favour of celebrated critics.
Top Billed Cast
John Rhys-Davies John Ruskin (voice)
Jerry Eisley John Ruskin
Michelle Dockery Lilias Trotter (voice)
Ashley Adams Beach Lilias Trotter
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