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Film Screening: Eric Ravilious, Drawn to War

27 November 2026 at 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm

• FREE
• Suitable for age 12+
• Wheelchair accessible

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‘ERIC RAVILIOUS – DRAWN TO WAR‘ a Margy Kinmonth film, is a true story.

One of Britain’s greatest landscape artists, Eric Ravilious, is killed in a plane crash while on commission as Official War Artist in Iceland in 1942.  His life is as compelling and enigmatic as his art, set against the dramatic wartime locations that inspire him. This film brings to life this unique and still grossly undervalued British artist caught in the crossfire of war 80 years ago, whose legacy largely sank without trace, until now…

This is the first full length feature documentary about Eric Ravilious, told in his own words through previously unseen private correspondence, made with the blessing of the Ravilious estate.

Shot entirely on location in UK, Portugal and Ireland, the film asks what it is to be a war artist, featuring Ai Weiwei, Alan Bennett, Grayson Perry, Robert Macfarlane and many more, released in his 80th anniversary year.  

The screening is free, but we are inviting donations of £5 per person on the door.

This event takes place during our monthly Holburne Up Late – tickets to see Ravilious’ works within our current exhibition can be purchased for a discounted rate of £8 on the evening.