The director's own voice, recorded decades ago, narrates the story of his own legend. Through rare archival interviews and personal reflections, this 2020 documentary history piece constructs a portrait of Stanley Kubrick not from myth, but from his own measured words. It traces the obsessive craftsmanship and philosophical depth behind classics like *2001* and *The Shining*, offering a unique key to understanding cinema's most enigmatic architect. The film becomes a conversation across time with the man himself.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The direction is minimalist, letting Kubrick's own voice guide the narrative. Archival tapes with critic Michel Ciment create the feel of a private conversation, not a formal interview.
This portrait is for those seeking the director's thoughts unfiltered. The viewer gains a sense of proximity to a creative process usually kept private. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Grégory Monro
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A solitary evening watch with a notebook at hand.
Stanley Kubrick
Self (archive footage)
Kirk Douglas
Self (archive footage)
James Mason
Self (archive footage)
Christiane Kubrick
Self (archive footage)
Malcolm McDowell
Self (archive footage)
Michel Ciment
Self (archive footage)
Marisa Berenson
Self (archive footage)
Sterling Hayden
Self (archive footage)
Shelley Duvall
Self (archive footage)
Jack Nicholson
Self (archive footage)
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