The Definition of Insanity
Synopsis
Co-director Robert Margolis stars as Robert, an actor who may or may not be himself in this intense and often hilarious film about acting, aging and the dark side of ambition. Blurring the line between fact and fiction, The Definition of Insanity was filmed over the course of 18 months, as a documentary crew follows Robert Margolis obsessively from one failed audition to another, recording in raw detail his every humiliation and small triumph as he searches for that elusive perfect role that will catapult his career into the next level. Just when it seems that he will be forced by family and financial pressures to give up everything he has worked for, he meets legendary filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich («The Last Picture Show», «Papermoon»). That encounter changes his life profoundly, but in a very different way than he had anticipated.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Matter, Robert Margolis
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Matter, Robert Margolis
- Original Score
- Paula Atherton, Amy Fairchild
- Original Title
- The Definition of Insanity
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Dirt Road Films, soap factory
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Matter, Robert Margolis
Frank Matter, Robert Margolis
Paula Atherton, Amy Fairchild
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Matter
Director
Robert Margolis
Director
Frank Matter
Writer
Robert Margolis
Writer
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What is The Definition of Insanity about?
Co-director Robert Margolis stars as Robert, an actor who may or may not be himself in this intense and often hilarious film about acting, aging and the dark side of ambition. Blurring the line between fact and fiction, The Definition of Insanity was filmed over the course of 18 months, as a documentary crew follows Robert Margolis obsessively from one failed audition to another, recording in raw detail his every humiliation and small triumph as he searches for that elusive perfect role that will catapult his career into the next level. Just when it seems that he will be forced by family and financial pressures to give up everything he has worked for, he meets legendary filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich («The Last Picture Show», «Papermoon»). That encounter changes his life profoundly, but in a very different way than he had anticipated.
Who directed The Definition of Insanity?
The Definition of Insanity was directed by Frank Matter, Robert Margolis.
Who stars in The Definition of Insanity?
The principal cast of The Definition of Insanity includes Robert Margolis, Kelli Barnett, Frank Krias, Derek Johnson, Peter Bogdanovich.
When was The Definition of Insanity released and how long is it?
The Definition of Insanity was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Definition of Insanity?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Definition of Insanity was composed by Paula Atherton, Amy Fairchild.