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76% Critic Match
Los Angeles Plays Itself
7.6 / 10• 2004• 2h 49m•NR• English
DocumentaryHistory
Storyline
From its distinctive neighborhoods to its architectural homes, Los Angeles has been the backdrop to countless movies. In this dazzling work, Andersen takes viewers on a whirlwind tour through the metropolis' real and cinematic history, investigating the myriad stories and legends that have come to define it, and meticulously, judiciously revealing the real city that lives beneath.
Cast & Crew
EK
Encke King
Narrator (voice)
LeadWhat People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Thom Andersen's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Los Angeles Plays Itself is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
