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Guy (1997)

Original title: Guy

“Obsessive filmmaker. Unwilling star. Compulsive viewing.”

1997 · 1 h 31 min
Directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg · UK · British Cinema
Drama

Cast

Vincent D'Onofrio Hope Davis Kimber Riddle Diane Louise Salinger Richard Portnow Valente Rodriguez

Credits

Written by: Kirby Dick

Plot

A filmmaker picks a "real" subject to shoot, and when she sees Guy on the street, she latches onto him. At first, Guy is enraged that someone is just following him around, filming, but soon he begrudgingly accepts her presence, then gets attached to the attention.

Sinekatalog’s take

A filmmaker follows a stranger around with her camera, and his anger slowly turns to reluctant acceptance. The film blurs documentary and drama, probing what it means to observe someone. Quirky and intimate, with some self-conscious moments, it suits fans of verité-style experiments.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.1 / 10 (610 votes)
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