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Buster Keaton: The Genius Destroyed by Hollywood
7.8 / 10• 2016• 52m•NR• French
Documentary
Storyline
In 1926, Buster Keaton was at the peak of his glory and wealth. By 1933, he had reached rock bottom. How, in the space of a few years, did this uncontested genius of silent films, go from the status of being a widely-worshipped star to an alcoholic and solitary fallen idol? With a spotlight on the 7 years during which his life changed, using extracts of Keaton’s films as magnifying mirrors, the documentary recounts the dramatic life of this creative genius and the Hollywood studios.
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4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jean-Baptiste Péretié's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Buster Keaton: The Genius Destroyed by Hollywood is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
