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American Beauty: Look Closer...

2000 · 21 min Documentary Drama
7.6 / 10 · TMDB

Lester Burnham's midlife crisis was a quiet one, until he decided to stop being quiet. Trapped in a sterile suburban life, he fixates on his daughter's friend, sparking a chain of desperate, darkly comic events that expose the rot beneath the manicured lawns. This 2000 drama peels back the layers of the American Dream with surgical precision, revealing a poignant and unsettling portrait of desire, repression, and the search for something real. A film that is as beautiful as it is brutal in its honesty.

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Year 2000
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary, Drama
Director Barbara Toennies
Runtime 21 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.6/10 (13 votes)

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The director's approach contrasts the polished final product with the raw, unglamorous process of filmmaking. It demystifies the creation of iconic scenes without diminishing their power.

This is for viewers who appreciate transparency in art. You'll gain insight into the collaborative effort behind cinematic moments and develop a deeper respect for the craft. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Barbara Toennies

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