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6.8 / 10(53 votes)IMDb20031h 19mUnited States of America, Germany

Cinemania

“Reel obsession”

Synopsis

This documentary about the culture of intense cinephilia in New York City reveals the impassioned world of five obsessed movie buffs. These human encyclopedias of cinema see two to five films a day, and from 600 to 2,000 films per year. This is the story of their lives, their memories, their unbending habits and the films they love.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Cinemania 2002 Trailer | Documentary | Cinephilia

Type: Trailer • Published 2017-07-19

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Seattle International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Angela Christlieb, Stephen Kijak
Original Score
Robert Drasnin, Stereo Total
Original Title
Cinemania
Country of Origin
United States of America, Germany
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 19m
Production Studios
Hanfgarn & Ufer Filmproduktion, Loop Filmworks, Winstar Film + Video, WDR, BR

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Angela Christlieb, Stephen Kijak

Original Score & Music

Robert Drasnin, Stereo Total

Director of Photography

Angela Christlieb

Film Editing

Angela Christlieb, Stephen Kijak

Producers

Gunter Hanfgarn

Department Leadership Roster

Gunter Hanfgarn

Producer

Angela Christlieb

Angela Christlieb

Editor

Angela Christlieb

Angela Christlieb

Director

Stephen Kijak

Stephen Kijak

Director

Angela Christlieb

Angela Christlieb

Director of Photography

Stephen Kijak

Stephen Kijak

Editor

Robert Drasnin

Original Music Composer

Stereo Total

Original Music Composer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cinemania.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cinemania

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Cinemania about?

This documentary about the culture of intense cinephilia in New York City reveals the impassioned world of five obsessed movie buffs. These human encyclopedias of cinema see two to five films a day, and from 600 to 2,000 films per year. This is the story of their lives, their memories, their unbending habits and the films they love.

Who directed Cinemania?

Cinemania was directed by Angela Christlieb, Stephen Kijak.

Who stars in Cinemania?

The principal cast of Cinemania includes Jack Angstreich, Eric Chadbourne, Bill Heidbreder, Roberta Hill, Harvey Schwarz.

When was Cinemania released and how long is it?

Cinemania was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.

Who composed the musical score for Cinemania?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Cinemania was composed by Robert Drasnin, Stereo Total.