The Artist Must Grow Ever More Selfish
Synopsis
A tender documentary portrait from director Susan Sandler, drawn from Ned Rorem's Paris Diary. The film offers a candid, intimate and dream like visit with the young composer in 1950s Paris, narrated in his own words. Through diary excerpts and music, it reveals a dashing, self-searching artist moving through a vibrant cultural world of writers, composers, and taste makers whose paths crossed with his. Both personal and provocative, the film captures Rorem's fearless honesty, his unguarded reflections on love and ambition, and the formative experiences that shaped his artistic voice.
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- Director
- Susan Sandler
- Screenplay & Story
- Ned Rorem
- Original Title
- The Artist Must Grow Ever More Selfish
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
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Susan Sandler
Ned Rorem
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Susan Sandler
Director
Ned Rorem
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What is The Artist Must Grow Ever More Selfish about?
A tender documentary portrait from director Susan Sandler, drawn from Ned Rorem's Paris Diary. The film offers a candid, intimate and dream like visit with the young composer in 1950s Paris, narrated in his own words. Through diary excerpts and music, it reveals a dashing, self-searching artist moving through a vibrant cultural world of writers, composers, and taste makers whose paths crossed with his. Both personal and provocative, the film captures Rorem's fearless honesty, his unguarded reflections on love and ambition, and the formative experiences that shaped his artistic voice.
Who directed The Artist Must Grow Ever More Selfish?
The Artist Must Grow Ever More Selfish was directed by Susan Sandler.
Who stars in The Artist Must Grow Ever More Selfish?
The principal cast of The Artist Must Grow Ever More Selfish includes James Grevatt, Doron Perk, Ned Rorem.
When was The Artist Must Grow Ever More Selfish released and how long is it?
The Artist Must Grow Ever More Selfish was released in 2026 with a total runtime of Unknown.