ERIC RAVILIOUS: DRAWN TO WAR is the first major feature film about Eric Ravilious (1903-1942), the much loved, but hugely underestimated British Official War Artist killed in a plane crash over Iceland in 1942. Featuring contributions from artists Ai Weiwei and Grayson Perry, writers Alan Bennett and Robert Macfarlane, the documentary film recounts a life as compelling and enigmatic as his art, set against the dramatic wartime locations that inspired him. The story is told in Ravilious’s own words through a wealth of material drawn from a treasure trove of private correspondence and previously unseen archive. The film features the voices of Freddie Fox, Tamsin Greig, Jeremy Irons and Harriet Walter. In addition to paintings, his highly varied output included book illustrations and book-jackets, and designs for furniture, glass and textiles. The film is directed by Margy Kinmonth, a BAFTA and RTS Award winner.
UK – 2022 – 87 minutes – PG certificate
Wed. 1st March 2023. Doors open 6:45pm. Starts 7.30pm
Location: St John’s Place, Lower Rd, Salisbury, SP2 9NP.
Tickets £10 . Available in advance via Eventbrite on
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eric-ravilious-drawn-to-war-tickets-520751380397 or on the door.
Hot and cold snacks will be available from 6:45pm and are included in the ticket price. There will also be a cash bar.
The film should be over by 9:10pm.