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Eadweard (2015)
Director: Kyle Rideout
Cast: Michael Eklund, Sara Canning, Christopher Heyerdahl, Jodi Balfour
6.3Runtime104 min
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In the second half of the 19th century, Eadweard Muybridge, the father of motion pictures, embarks on an obsessive project to record on film "the motion of life" in all of its abundance. His epic quest is eclipsed only by the depth of his jealousy over his beautiful, young wife Flora. As the project progresses, his paranoia over her fidelity consumes him, until questions arise about his son’s paternity, causing him to erupt.
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Eadweard is a 2015 drama film directed by Kyle Rideout that received a mixed critical reception. The film explores the life of Eadweard Muybridge, the father of motion pictures, and his obsessive project to record 'the motion of life'. While the film has an IMDb rating of 6.3/10, indicating generally positive audience reception, its critical standing remains divided.
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Fans of artful historical dramas will appreciate the visually striking and deeply personal exploration of Eadweard Muybridge, the pioneering photographer and father of motion pictures, as directed by Kyle Rideout in this 2015 film. The intricate performances by Michael Eklund and Sara Canning delve into the psychological complexities of Muybridge's obsession with documenting life in motion and the unraveling of his own private world.
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Eadweard is a 2015 Canadian drama film written and directed by Kyle Rideout and written and produced by Josh Epstein. The film, a psychological drama, stars Michael Eklund as photographer Eadweard Muybridge. The film's Canadian premiere was at the Vancouver International Film Festival in Vancouver, British Columbia on October 2, 2015.
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