The Electrical Life of Louis Wain

In 1881, Louis Wain, a struggling artist, becomes the primary breadwinner for his family after his father's death. He supports his mother and five sisters, and later hires Emily Richardson as the governess for his sisters. Louis and Emily fall in love, but their relationship is met with resistance due to their age difference and Emily's lower social status. They marry in 1884 and move into a house in Hampstead, where Louis continues to work as a freelance artist. Emily is diagnosed with breast cancer, and Louis begins painting anthropomorphic cat pictures to cope with her illness. The paintings become popular, but Louis fails to copyright his work, leading to financial struggles for the family. After Emily's death, Louis's mental health deteriorates, and he becomes increasingly obsessed with his cat paintings. In 1907, he travels to New York in hopes of starting a successful career there, but his mental health continues to decline. The Electrical Life ofLouis Wain is a poignant and imaginative film that explores the life of this extraordinary artist and the love and loss that inspired his unique and beloved works.

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The Electrical Life of Louis Wain was released in theaters on October 22, 2021.

The Electrical Life of Louis Wain was released for streaming on November 5, 2021.