The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing

Director Wendy Apple constructs the film as a compelling masterclass, relying on the contrast between classical and avant-garde editing. She works with comparative analysis of the same scenes in rough and final cuts, making the invisible craft tangible.

What lingers after viewing is the revelation that a film's true author often sits at the editing desk. You'll start seeing through cinema, noticing every jarring cut and every held frame. — MovieFinder Editorial