: The film concludes by honoring Wain as a man who, despite a life marked by tragedy and mental instability, succeeded in making the world a "kinder" place through his art. Where to Watch
: Louis Wain is a man of boundless energy and curiosity, obsessed with the idea of "electricity"—a force he believes powers the universe and human emotions. As the primary breadwinner for his mother and five sisters, he takes on various illustration jobs, eventually becoming known for his incredibly detailed anthropomorphic cat drawings. th3.3l3ctr1c4l.l1f3.0f.l01s.w41n.2021.hdrip.720...
: Though his art becomes a cultural phenomenon, Louis's lack of business sense and refusal to copyright his work keep him in constant financial peril. Following the loss of Emily, his mental health begins to decline, and his art evolves into increasingly psychedelic, "kaleidoscopic" patterns that some contemporary psychologists believe mirrored his descent into schizophrenia. : The film concludes by honoring Wain as
: The heart of the story is Louis's relationship with Emily Richardson (played by Claire Foy), the governess hired for his sisters. Despite social backlash regarding their age difference and class status, they marry and find a brief, beautiful period of happiness. : Though his art becomes a cultural phenomenon,