Getting Gilliam

★★★★★

2005 · 45 min

Directed by Vincenzo Natali · Canada · Canadian Cinema

Documentary

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Cast

Mitch Cullin Brendan Fletcher Terry Gilliam Gabriella Martinelli Jeremy Thomas

Credits

Music: Kurt Swinghammer
Editing: Michele Conroy
Produced by: Gabriella Martinelli

Plot

This documentary follows director Terry Gilliam through the process of making his film Tideland.

Sinekatalog’s take

A behind-the-scenes documentary follows a director through the making of one of his stranger pictures. Light and insider-friendly, it is a handy extra for fans of his eccentric creative process.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.6 / 10 (224 votes)
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