MetFilm Sales has acquired worldwide rights (excluding the UK) to filmmaker Margy Kinmonth’s feature documentary Eric Ravilious – Drawn to War, currently on theatrical release in the UK. The critically received film, which tells the true story of one of Britain’s greatest landscape artists, has so far grossed over £275k at the box office.
The film is written, directed and produced by Margy Kinmonth for Foxtrot Films, and executive-produced by Maureen Murray.
“Eric Ravilious was the first war artist to die in the Second World War and his life is as compelling and enigmatic as his art. Set against the dramatic wartime locations that inspire him, Margy Kinmonth’s film brings to life this brilliant but still grossly undervalued British artist. Caught in the crossfire of war 80 years ago, Ravilious’s legacy largely sank without trace, until now…” writes MetFilm Sales.
Made in co-operation with the Imperial War Museum, the full-length feature documentary about Ravilious unfolds in his own words, through previously unseen private correspondence and rare archive film. Shot entirely on location in the UK, Portugal and Ireland, the film features contributions from Ai Weiwei, Alan Bennett, Grayson Perry and Robert MacFarlane and many more.
“We are excited to build upon the great local success of Eric Ravilious – Drawn to War and find the best partners to release the film around the world,” head of MetFilm Sales Zak Brilliant comments.
Margy Kinmonth writes: “I’ve always wanted to bring the dramatic and previously untold story of this brave war artist to the big screen. Ravilious’s stunning legacy is so cinematic and never ceases to inspire. I’m delighted the film has done so phenomenally well with audiences across the UK and excited to take his story out to a wider world.”
Maureen Murray adds: “MetFilm’s reputation and experience in the feature documentary arena is renowned and we are delighted to be working with the MetFilm Sales team on the international roll-out of Foxtrot’s latest Margy Kinmonth film.”
The MetFilm Sales team will introduce the film to international buyers at the upcoming MIPCOM TV market in Cannes.
