West Wind: A Vision of Tom Thomson (2012)

Tom Thomson is one of Canada's most famous and beloved artists. His vibrant landscape paintings helped define a young nation in the early 20th century and have become iconic symbols of Canada.

Directors:

Michèle Hozer, Peter Raymont

Stars:

Christian Golec

Cast

Credited cast:
Christian Golec	...	Young Tom Thomson

Storyline

On July 8 1917, Thomson died mysteriously on Canoe Lake, just as he was reaching ascendancy in his career. Why does Thomson's life and art fascinate us still? What draws thousands of people each year to his cairn on Canoe Lake and propels his oil sketches into the stratosphere of the Canadian art market?

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

2012 (Canada)

Filming Locations:

Seattle, Washington, USA

Box Office

Budget:

CAD 900,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

White Pine Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby (5.1 surround)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

User Reviews

Well spend 90 minutes if you like to see Canadian Art

Excellent biography of Thomson who's work does look a lot like Van Gogh's but then with Canadian landscapes. Splendid cinematography and pleasant narration and comments from art historians and other. Well spend 90 minutes! Excellent biography of Thomson who's work does look a lot like Van Gogh's but then with Canadian landscapes. Splendid cinematography and pleasant narration and comments from art historians and other. Well spend 90 minutes! Excellent biography of Thomson who's work does look a lot like Van Gogh's but then with Canadian landscapes. Splendid cinematography and pleasant narration and comments from art historians and other.