Benedict Cumberbatch, director Will Sharpe discuss ‘The Electrical Life of Louis Wain’ at TIFF 2021

In “The Electrical Life of Louis Wain,” Benedict Cumberbatch stars as the eccentric British artist who became famous for his playful pictures of cats.
History remembers Wain for essentially domesticating cats in England through his work, with his funny art changing attitudes and turning the animal from a vermin catcher into an acceptable pet. But, Cumberbatch explains, the new movie aims to capture the inner life of this unsung hero.
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[@imsosmart942]

Benedict is an A+ actor! I love all the independent films he is in!

[@debramackillop950]

I loved this movie. The art in the process of being made is an intoxicating focus, cinematography is gorgeous, fascinating characters well-acted, explores a difficult historical period, and cats as a main enchanting character.

[@benedictcumberbatch4299]

Hello fan ❤️ thanks for the love and support 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️

[@sleepmcsleeperson4081]

Where my BBC Sherlock fans at? Just realized Will was Corporal Lyons in The Hounds of Baskerville!

[@yuliwulansari2741]

It's an order corporal.

[@CHARITYFIPPS]

Too much pressure was put on that man from a young age. Artists like Louis Wain need people to look out for them, guide them, and protect them. He didn't have that... and he needed that!

[@anne_bckmnn]

I just found out that Will's wife is Sophia Di Martino who played Sylvie alongside Tom Hiddleston in the Loki series!

[@violetviolet888]

That's because she was a main character in one of his television series "Flowers" that has 3 Seasons worth of viewing beginning in 2016. You get more insight when you look beyond the present. ; )

[@ParisMelancholy]

Will Sharpe is the writer/director of the future! As well as an amazing actor, like the tortured Rodney in Giri/Haji for which he got a bafta for best supporting role. I adooooore this guy. Also check out his C4 show Flowers.

[@elledavis7714]

Yess another Will Sharpe stan. I adore him

[@alanheyes694]

He really is the future. He’s gonna create a modern classic, it’s only a matter of time.

[@mtunofun1]

I discovered him on White Lotus. Watched Landscapers and had no idea he was the director!

[@neshama44]

Loved the beauty and the poetry and the humanity and of course the love story of this movie and all the characters we bought a print from Louis Wain after ❤️

[@Sunny25611]

:) ❤️

[@marishajames3581]

Benedict Cumberbatch is the moment!

[@jogeaney9786]

strong year for the Sharpe/Di Martino household!

[@marcuswolve7297]

Wishing them the best

[@freedomyogini255]

So exciting!!! Cats and Cumberatch❤️

[@anishas9431]

Got to hear Benny's sweet voice after so long🥺❤😭

[@HarlequeenStudio]

The most beautiful film I've seen lately! Did Benedict get an Oscar for that Alan Turing film? Give him one.

[@Noemieorokia]

He got a nomination I think

[@HarlequeenStudio]

@@Noemieorokia Probably for The Power of the Dog

[@Noemieorokia]

@@HarlequeenStudio yes he has one for the power of dog this year. But what i meant to say is that he also had one for his Alan Turing role and I believe he also had one for 12 years a slave if I remember correctly

[@kindabatooni9314]

Benedict Cumberbatch was nominated twice for the Oscar. He deserves to win. He’s a phenomenal actor.

[@TamLe-vb5ig]

Just figured out Will Sharpe played that corporal in episode The hound of the Baskerville of Sherlock. No wonder he looks so familiar.

[@mariannenowottny161]

I found Louis's work in a vintage psychology book and checked into the single illo credit. I found a small publication a bio, in the 90's about this artist and had to mail away for it. This movie has a special place in my heart

[@targlife2979]

Love Will Sharpe! Excited for this.

[@juliehalligan1960]

Such a superbly talented duo. I love them both. 😀

[@Sadin15]

Will Sharpe is a genuis.

[@AGoddess18]

Lovely story. Thank you for sharing this man with us. Very well done.

[@ramonaflowers7111]

Can't wait to see this film!

[@lizamarietapang5691]

Thank you for making this movie.

[@behindthetree9022]

I'm a simple person. I heard "cat" and I fell for it

[@Bcsmith333]

I absolutely love Will Sharpe!

[@format_uknown9257]

Its a beautiful movie, I hope they get an oscar for this or a Bafta

[@decaf77]

I can’t wait to see this movie!

[@benedictcumberbatch4299]

Hello fan ❤️ thanks for the love and support 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️

[@weirdnoise11]

Came for Benedict but that guy is cute too

[@mobinabh1850]

Doesn't he age like fine wine..!?!😍

[@daisyflower4105]

Just saw this movie ….I LOVED it 🥰

[@kindabatooni9314]

Benedict Cumberbatch is a phenomenal actor. ❤

[@janaeggermont29]

The fact Benedict plays Doctor Strange and Will’s wife , Sophia plays Sylvie

[@blancaestelarivera3711]

Benediiiiiict!!!!! 😀

[@drendelous]

Will Sharpe ♥️♥️

[@TheMinoef1]

Loved the movie 👏🏾

[@lekshminath9039]

Ethan from The white lotus season 2

[@crackedlcd101]

Benedict looks really like Van Gogh Now

[@rebecca2401]

6:26

[@lucymulligan3314]

Thats a nice settee

[@Nightlightknight]

I have to ask though, why electrical? From the title alone, one might have thought, had they not heard of the gentleman before like me, that the film was about a hitherto little-known counterpart of Edison or Tesla. Perhaps eclectic would have been a better fit for this fascinating individual?

[@TheAureliac]

Look at his artwork: your question will be instantly answered.

[@dkinla3408]

FIRST!
So I am clearly the biggest "Cumberbitch!" 😜
Can't wait for the film!!!!

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[@Semper_Iratus]

Free Tibet.

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Huh

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