The Electrical Life of Louis Wain

Director Will Sharpe's charming biopic is dedicated to an inspiring man who always looked at the world in a unique way. The leading roles are played by the exceptional British actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Claire Foy. Victorian London: The eccentric painter Louis Wain cares for his five sisters and his mother after the death of their father. As he tries his hand as a freelance artist, two events change his life: meeting Emily, the love of his life, and adopting Peter, a stray kitten. They become both his family and his inspiration. Louis begins painting extraordinary cat pictures that make him famous beyond the borders of his home.