Buster Keaton: The Genius Destroyed by Hollywood
Buster Keaton, un génie brisé par Hollywood
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Baptiste Péretié
- Screenplay & Story
- Valérie Frêne, Jean-Baptiste Péretié
- Original Score
- Stéphane Lopez
- Original Title
- Buster Keaton, un génie brisé par Hollywood
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Quark Productions, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Baptiste Péretié
Valérie Frêne, Jean-Baptiste Péretié
Stéphane Lopez
Véronique Lagoarde-Ségot
Juliette Guigon, Dan Weingrod
Department Leadership Roster
Valérie Frêne
Writer
Juliette Guigon
Producer
Dan Weingrod
Producer
Véronique Lagoarde-Ségot
Editor
Jean-Baptiste Péretié
Director
Jean-Baptiste Péretié
Writer
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What is Buster Keaton: The Genius Destroyed by Hollywood about?
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.
Who directed Buster Keaton: The Genius Destroyed by Hollywood?
Buster Keaton: The Genius Destroyed by Hollywood was directed by Jean-Baptiste Péretié.
Who stars in Buster Keaton: The Genius Destroyed by Hollywood?
The principal cast of Buster Keaton: The Genius Destroyed by Hollywood includes Buster Keaton.
When was Buster Keaton: The Genius Destroyed by Hollywood released and how long is it?
Buster Keaton: The Genius Destroyed by Hollywood was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Buster Keaton: The Genius Destroyed by Hollywood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Buster Keaton: The Genius Destroyed by Hollywood was composed by Stéphane Lopez.