The Movie Man
“Amid a global pandemic, an entrepreneur looks back on his life's work owning and operating an idiosyncratic cinema in the forest of northern Ontario.”
Synopsis
What does a man do who has dedicated over 70 years of his life to live in the world of movies when that whole world suddenly shuts down? When film productions stop and cinemas are closing. In this new restricted world of his, he spends his time going through his rich film archive and calls directors and actors around the whole world: Isabella Rossellini, John Sayles, Oliver Assayas and many more. A film about the film's ability to travel into other worlds and give us the strength to endure our own difficult existence.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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2024 SBIFF Trailer - The Movie Man
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-01-17
Top Cast
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Keith Stata
Self - Highlands Cinemas Owner
Len Green
Self - First Ticket Buyer
Roland Hamilton
Self - Partner of Highlands Cinemas
John Dettman
Self - Retired Shop Owner
Julie Weiller
Self - Neighbor of Keith
Glen Weiller
Self - Neighbor of Keith
Roni Brelsford
Self - Kinmount Resident
Billy Fountain
Self - Former Employee
Brian Sprayson
Self - Kinmount Resident
Lola Dettman
Self - Kinmount Resident
Patrick Healey
Self - Kinmount BnB Owner
Justin Trudeau
Self - Voice (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matt Finlin
- Original Score
- Kevin Drew
- Original Title
- The Movie Man
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Door Knocker Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matt Finlin
Kevin Drew
Matt Finlin
James Yates
Karen Barzilay, Paul Atkinson, Ed Robertson
Department Leadership Roster
Karen Barzilay
Producer
James Yates
Editor
Matt Finlin
Director
Matt Finlin
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Movie Man
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What is The Movie Man about?
What does a man do who has dedicated over 70 years of his life to live in the world of movies when that whole world suddenly shuts down? When film productions stop and cinemas are closing. In this new restricted world of his, he spends his time going through his rich film archive and calls directors and actors around the whole world: Isabella Rossellini, John Sayles, Oliver Assayas and many more. A film about the film's ability to travel into other worlds and give us the strength to endure our own difficult existence.
Who directed The Movie Man?
The Movie Man was directed by Matt Finlin.
Who stars in The Movie Man?
The principal cast of The Movie Man includes Keith Stata, Len Green, Roland Hamilton, John Dettman, Julie Weiller.
When was The Movie Man released and how long is it?
The Movie Man was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Movie Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Movie Man was composed by Kevin Drew.