78/52

2017 · 91 min · EN · 7.1 (154 votes)

Dir. Alexandre O. Philippe · Starring Emilie Germain, Osgood Perkins, Peter Bogdanovich, Guillermo del Toro, Eli Roth, Jamie Lee Curtis · Music Jon Hegel

“78 shots & 52 cuts that changed cinema forever”

Documentary

The most famous murder scene in movie history comprises 78 camera settings and 52 cuts: the shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. 78/52 tells the story of the man behind the curtain and his greatest obsession.

VIBE

This documentary dissects Hitchcock's iconic shower scene with an almost surgical precision. It's a deep dive into cinematic technique, exploring the artistry and obsession behind a legendary moment in film history. Perfect for anyone fascinated by the mechanics of movies.

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