Woody Allen: A Documentary

Woody Allen: A Documentary

2011 · 192 min · EN · NR · 6.9 (151 votes)
Dir. Robert B. Weide · Starring Woody Allen, Letty Aronson, Antonio Banderas, Marshall Brickman, Josh Brolin, Dick Cavett

Comedy is easy. Dying is hard.

Documentary

Iconic writer, director, actor, comedian and musician Woody Allen allowed his life and creative process to be documented on-camera for the first time. With this unprecedented access, Emmy-winning, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Robert B. Weide followed the notoriously private film legend over a year and a half to create the ultimate film biography. "Woody Allen: A Documentary" chronicles Allen's career - from teen writer to Sid Caesar's TV scribe, from stand-up comedian to award-winning writer-director averaging one film-per-year for more than 40 years. Exploring Allen's writing habits, casting, directing, and relationship with his actors first-hand, new interviews with A-listers, writing partners, family and friends provide insight and backstory to the usually inscrutable filmmaker.

VIBE

A deep dive into the mind of a cinematic icon. It's a thoughtful, analytical look at Allen's prolific career, filled with his signature wit and New York sensibility. Perfect for understanding the creative process of a legendary filmmaker.

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