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Buster Keaton: The Genius Destroyed by Hollywood
2016 7.9 (11 votes) 0h 52m
Genres
Documentary
Production Companies
Quark Productions
ARTE

Buster Keaton: The Genius Destroyed by Hollywood (Buster Keaton, un génie brisé par Hollywood)

Overview

In 1926, Buster Keaton was at the peak of his glory and wealth. By 1933, he had reached rock bottom. How, in the space of a few years, did this uncontested genius of silent films, go from the status of being a widely-worshipped star to an alcoholic and solitary fallen idol? With a spotlight on the 7 years during which his life changed, using extracts of Keaton’s films as magnifying mirrors, the documentary recounts the dramatic life of this creative genius and the Hollywood studios.

Key Crew

Writer: Valérie Frêne, Jean-Baptiste Péretié

Producer: Juliette Guigon, Dan Weingrod

Director: Jean-Baptiste Péretié

Top Cast

Buster Keaton
Buster Keaton

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