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2012 · Movie · NR · 99 min · ★ 7.3 · 87% critics

Documentary

This documentary explores how movies have been made on traditional film and how digital tools have rapidly changed the process. Through wide-ranging interviews with major industry voices, it compares the strengths, trade-offs, and creative impact of both formats, from shooting and projection to how filmmakers think about the future of cinema.

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Details
Years
2012
Release date
2012-08-19
Language
English
Rated
NR
Runtime
99 min
Critic score
87/100
TMDB rating
7.3/10 (313 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you’re curious about how movies are made and like opinion-driven documentaries packed with famous voices, similar to Spielberg; Not for you if you want a story-focused watch or get bored by extended interviews.

Pros: fascinating insider interviews; informative film-vs-digital debate; engaging for film lovers | Cons: lots of talking heads; can feel long; too technical for casuals

Themes

  • movie business
  • interview
  • cinematographer
  • filmmaking
  • documentary filmmaking
  • future vision
  • celebrity interview
  • artistic revolution
  • artistic legacy
  • vision of the future
  • revolutionary art

Cast & crew

Directed by Christopher Kenneally