Documentary · United Kingdom · 2026 · 59m

LS Lowry: The Unheard Tapes

LS Lowry: The Unheard Tapes poster
Director
Peter SweaseyJames Kent
Cast
Ian McKellen as L S Lowry Annabel Smith as Angela Barratt L.S. Lowry as Self (voice) (archival) Angela Barratt as Self (voice) (archival) Verity Babbs as Self Michael Barratt as Self
Crew
Hannah Mirsky — Producer
Synopsis

The story of the 'matchstick man' painter, one of Britain’s most beloved artists, revealed as never before through intimate and previously unheard hidden recordings. Recorded by a young fan, Angela Barratt, in 1972, the tapes uncover much about Lowry's life story and the changing north he captured in his iconic paintings. The voices in this film are real, lip-synced by actors Ian McKellen and Annabel Smith.

Mood & Themes
l s lowry
Key Collaborators
Peter Sweasey Director James Kent Director Hannah Mirsky Producer
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