Bright Leaves
Synopsis
Ross McElwee travels through the North Carolina tobacco belt in search of the ancient southern traditions associated with tobacco growing and use, while comparing his filmmaking to commercial cinema, represented by Bright Leaf, a melodrama directed by Michael Curtiz in 1950, starring Gary Cooper, apparently based on the life of his great-grandfather.
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Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ross McElwee
- Screenplay & Story
- Ross McElwee
- Original Title
- Bright Leaves
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Channel 4 Television, GBH, Homemade Movies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ross McElwee
Ross McElwee
Ross McElwee
Ross McElwee
Ross McElwee
Department Leadership Roster
Ross McElwee
Director
Ross McElwee
Director of Photography
Ross McElwee
Editor
Ross McElwee
Producer
Ross McElwee
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bright Leaves
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What is Bright Leaves about?
Ross McElwee travels through the North Carolina tobacco belt in search of the ancient southern traditions associated with tobacco growing and use, while comparing his filmmaking to commercial cinema, represented by Bright Leaf, a melodrama directed by Michael Curtiz in 1950, starring Gary Cooper, apparently based on the life of his great-grandfather.
Who directed Bright Leaves?
Bright Leaves was directed by Ross McElwee.
Who stars in Bright Leaves?
The principal cast of Bright Leaves includes Ross McElwee, Brian Baucom, Susan Bennett, Ed Bivens, R. Bullock.
When was Bright Leaves released and how long is it?
Bright Leaves was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bright Leaves?
Bright Leaves holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).