Last Updated on 10/12/2022 by てんしょく飯
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain” starring Benedict Cumberbatch will open in TOHO Cinemas Chanter and other theaters nationwide on December 1 (Thursday). This British film depicts the life of the legendary cat painter Louis Wain, who was very popular in England from the end of the 19th century to the 20th century.
Depicting the life of feline painter Louis Wain
From the end of the 19th century to the 20th century, Lewis Wain was a very popular illustrator who was unknown in the United Kingdom. He was the first “cat painter” to “discover” the appeal of cats, which at the time were regarded lightly as rat killers or feared as sinister. He is also said to be the author of the postcard that appears in the immortal masterpiece “I am a Cat. Lewis Wayne is said to be the creator of the postcard that appears in the immortal masterpiece “I am a Cat.” He was the inspiration for Soseki Natsume, the great Japanese writer, and was acclaimed by H.G. Wells, the master of science fiction, who said, “Lewis Wayne invented his own cat. The film “Lewis Wayne: My Wife and Her Cat,” which depicts the extraordinary life of this legendary feline artist, will open in theaters nationwide on December 1 (Thu.).
Two new poster visuals created by graphic designer Yoromoa Oshima have been released. One is the “main visual,” which is a reconstruction of the design used in the UK. The main visual depicts Lewis Wayne (played by Benedict Cumberbatch) and his wife Emily (played by Claire Foy) cuddling their beloved cat, Peter. Next to the happy couple is a copy of the film that reads, “The memories of you and your cat will protect me forever. The other is a design that symbolizes the Japanese title of the film. The other is the “cat visual,” in which a large number of cats drawn by Lewis Wayne (a.k.a. “Lewis Wayne Cats”) fill the screen. These dull-eyed anthropomorphic cats are drinking tea, smoking cigars, playing with toys, and sitting on chairs, in a cute design full of feline charm. The two visuals, featuring Lewis Wayne’s beloved “wife” and “cats,” will be distributed as B5 flyers in theaters and other locations where the film is scheduled to be shown.
STORY
Lewis Wayne (Benedict Cumberbatch), born into the British upper class, works as an illustrator for the London News to support his family after the death of his father. He eventually falls in love with his sister’s governess, Emily (Claire Foy), and marries her over the objections of those around him that they are of different status. He names a kitten that wanders into the garden Peter, and begins to draw pictures of him for Emily. The “three” are deeply bonded and cherish each remaining day of their lives together, until the day comes when Emily finally passes away. The day of Emily’s death finally arrives. Lewis takes Peter as his friend and continues to paint cats with great enthusiasm, achieving great success. He learns the true meaning of Emily’s words, “Keep painting no matter how sad you are.
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