Gray Matters
Gray Matters Documentary
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMarco Orsini
Written byMarco Orsini, Frederick L. Greene
Release dates
  • October 15, 2014 (2014-10-15) (Architecture and Design Film Festival)
  • May 28, 2016 (2016-05-28)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Gray Matters is a 2014 documentary film that was written and directed by Marco Orsini.[1] It premiered at the Architecture and Design Film Festival on 15 October 2014 in New York City and received a theatrical release on 28 May 2016.[2][3] The film explores the life of architect and designer Eileen Gray.[4][5]

Synopsis

The documentary focuses on Eileen Gray, who worked in lacquer before launching a career as a designer, decorator, and later an architect. Her work in the field of architecture was largely overlooked until she was re-discovered.

Reception

The Times gave the film four out of five stars, as they felt it was "a fascinating documentary on the great modernist designer and architect Eileen Gray".[6] The Guardian gave Gray Matters three out of five stars, writing that "what makes this even more compelling is the supporting art-historical input from its numerous interviewees (I developed a particular soft spot for the dulcet-voiced Dr Jennifer Goff of the National Museum of Ireland), who collectively explicate Gray’s eclectic style, a playful, practical minimalism that evolved substantially over the years".[7]

References

  1. ↑ Fifty Shades of Gray (Cultured Digital Magazine 2014)
  2. ↑ Murg, Stephanie. "Eileen Gray Documentary to Debut at Architecture & Design Film Festival". Adweek. Retrieved 2017-01-22.
  3. ↑ Brosnan, Seán (25 May 2016). "Eileen Gray biopic 'The Price of Desire' and companion doc 'Gray Matters' released to cinemas this weekend". The Irish Film and Television Network.
  4. ↑ Kavanagh, Amanda (May 26, 2016). "Modern Marvel: The Life of Eileen Gray". Image Magazine. Retrieved 2017-01-22.
  5. ↑ "Why Gray Matters", We Built this City Magazine
  6. ↑ Muir, Kate (May 27, 2016). "Film: Gray Matters; The Price of Desire". Retrieved 2017-01-22 – via The Times.
  7. ↑ Felperin, Leslie (2016-05-26). "Gray Matters review – compelling Eileen Gray documentary". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2017-01-22.


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