Revue Event: LEONORA IN THE MORNING LIGHT – Canadian Theatrical Premiere
Runtime: 103 mins | Release Year: 2025 | Rating: | Genre(s): Drama, History
Production Country: United Kingdom | Original Language: Spanish
Leonora Carrington, an outstanding figure of surrealism, along with Frida Kahlo, was one of Mexico’s most famous painters. As the long-time partner of Max Ernst and close friend of André Breton and Jean Miró, she continually struggles with her visionary imagination, which often triggers serious psychological crises.
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FILMMAKERS IN ATTENDANCE!
The Revue is proud to present the Canadian Premiere of LEONORA IN THE MORNING LIGHT, followed by a special post-screening Q&A with the film’s filmmakers Lena Vurma & Thor Klein. This screening also marks the first stop on the film’s North American Q&A tour, before the filmmakers continue to audiences in New York, Arizona, New Mexico, and beyond.
A vivid portrait of the extraordinary Leonora Carrington — the visionary surrealist painter, novelist, LEONORA IN THE MORNING LIGHT celebrates the life and legacy of one of the most important female artists of the twentieth century. Today, Carrington stands among the highest-selling female artists in history, alongside legends like Frida Kahlo and Georgia O’Keeffe, yet her remarkable story remains one that deserves to be discovered by even wider audiences.
Leonora Carrington, an outstanding figure of surrealism, along with Frida Kahlo, was one of Mexico’s most famous painters. As the long-time partner of Max Ernst and close friend of André Breton and Jean Miró, she continually struggles with her visionary imagination, which often triggers serious psychological crises.
Cast/Crew Info
Director: Lena Vurma | Cast: Olivia Vinall, Alexander Scheer, Cassandra Ciangherotti, Ryan Gage, István Téglás