Segrelles. Universal Illustrator
(Segrelles. Ilustrador universal)
Ignacio Estrela | Documentary
2020 | 93 minutes | Spain
An exploration of the dreamlike world of José Segrelles, the visionary Spanish illustrator who inspired iconic fantasy films.
Synopsis
An exploration of the dreamlike world of Valencian painter José Segrelles (1885–1969), whose prolific body of over 5,000 works has left a lasting influence on contemporary artists. Achieving international recognition as early as the 1920s and 1930s, his illustrations were widely published in books, magazines, and newspapers. Segrelles also produced commercial posters for companies such as Ford and developed a distinctive body of sports posters, notably for Fútbol Club Barcelona.
Through reflections from renowned artists including Guillermo del Toro, John Howe, and William Stout, the film situates Segrelles’ work within a broader artistic and cultural legacy, highlighting the universality and enduring relevance of his vision.
Reviews
"Segrelles belongs to the most select list of the world's greatest illustrators, one of those great creators who expanded the stories they illustrated. He is a total creator, a master of narrative, and a world treasure.” — Guillermo del Toro.
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Main credits
Estrela, Ignacio (film director)
Estrela, Ignacio (film producer)
Grande, Laura (screenwriter)
Other credits
Cinematography and editing, Ignacio Estrela; music, Josué Vergara.
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Festivals
Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival; La Mostra deValència; Fimucité Tenerife International Film Music Festival
DIRECTOR: Ignacio Estrela
NATIONALITY: Spain
YEAR: 2020
GENRE: Documentary
LANGUAGE: Spanish; English; Catalan
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: High School, College, Adult
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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