"Eric Ravilious: Drawn to War": MetFilm Sales acquires sales rights of filmmaker Margy Kinmonth’s feature documentary

"Eric Ravilious: Drawn to War" has been produced by Foxtrot Films. It was written, directed and produced by Margy Kinmonth, with executive production duties handled by Maureen Murray.

The documentary, which was produced in collaboration with the Imperial War Museums, tells Ravilious's story through rare archive footage, never-before-seen private correspondence and his own words.

Contributors to the movie include Ai Weiwei, Robert Macfarlane, Grayson Perry, Freddy Fox, Alan Bennett and Tamsin Greig. It was filmed on locations like Portugal, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.


The movie, which is currently playing in theatres in the U.K., has already made more than £275,000 ($297,000) at the box office and is expected to be one of the top-grossing documentaries this year.




MetFilm is looking to make most of Eric Ravilious: Drawn to War's tremendous local success and find the ideal partners to release the movie around the world.

Kinmonth always wanted to showcase this heroic war artist's dramatic and unknown story on the big screen. The breathtaking legacy of Ravilious is so cinematic and never fails to motivate. He is thrilled with how well the movie has performed with viewers all around the United Kingdom and is eager to share his tale with a larger audience.

Murray stated that he is happy to collaborate with MetFilm for the worldwide release of the Margy Kinmonth film.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is "Eric Ravilious: Drawn to War" about?
   The film depicts the underappreciated British artist against the backdrop of the wartime sites that served as his inspiration.
2. When will the movie be introduced to foreign markets?
   At the forthcoming Mipcom event in Cannes, the MetFilm Sales team will introduce the film to the foreign market.