Filmworker 2017

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IMDB Rating : 7.5

FD Smart Rating : 7.5

Synopsis : Leon Vitali had a thriving acting career most others would envy. Then he gave it all up to devote himself completely to the vision of Stanley Kubrick.

Regions Available ( 4 ) :
Canada , South Africa , United States , Greece

Directors:

Tony Zierra

Actors:

Leon Vitali , Ryan O'Neal , Danny Lloyd , Matthew Modine

Languages:

English [Original]

Subtitles:

English

Genres:

Documentary

Release Date:

2017

Run Time:

1h33m

Maturity Rating:

For mature audiences. May not be suitable for children 17 and under.

It's a rare person who would give up fame and fortune to toil in obscurity for someone else's creative vision. Yet, that's exactly what Leon Vitali did after his acclaimed performance as 'Lord Bullingdon' in Stanley Kubrick's Barry Lyndon. The young actor surrendered his thriving career to become Kubrick's loyal right-hand man. For more than two decades, Leon played a crucial role behind-the-scenes helping Kubrick make and maintain his legendary body of work. In Filmworker, Leon's candid, often funny, sometimes shocking experiences in the company of Kubrick are woven together with rich and varied elements including previously unseen photos, videos, letters, notebooks, and memos from Leon's private collection. Insightful, emotionally charged anecdotes from actors, family, crew members, and key film industry professionals who worked with Kubrick and Leon add an important layer of detail and impact to the story. Filmworker enters the world of Leon Vitali and Stanley Kubrick from a unique perspective that highlights the nitty-gritty of the creative process. By experiencing Leon's journey we come to understand how the mundane gives rise to the magnificent as timeless filmmaking is brought to life at its most practical and profound level.