A fictionalized Alfred Hitchcock encounters an older version of himself during a twelve-minute break on the set of his 1962 film The Birds.
“If you meet your double, you should kill him.”
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A fictionalized Alfred Hitchcock encounters an older version of himself during a twelve-minute break on the set of his 1962 film The Birds.
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Alfred Hitchcock stands on the set of his 1962 film The Birds, contemplating a phone call that leads him to a tearoom reminiscent of Chasen's in Los Angeles. There, he meets an older version of himself. Their conversation reveals paranoia and distrust, reflecting the fears of the Cold War era. Interspersed with television advertisements, the film illustrates how media shapes perceptions of safety and fear. Directed by Johan Grimonprez, Double Take premiered at the 2009 Berlin Film Festival and was recognized at various international film festivals.
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- See Alfred Hitchcock meet his older self.
- Find out how Cold War fears shaped television.
- Watch a unique blend of documentary and fiction.
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- Double Take premiered at the 2009 Berlin Film Festival.
- The film is a co-production between Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany.
- Ron Burrage, who plays Hitchcock's double, shares a birthday with Alfred Hitchcock: August 13.
- The film received the Black Pearl Award for Best Documentary Director at the Abu Dhabi International Film Festival.
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Who directed the film Double Take?
Double Take was directed and written by Johan Grimonprez.
What inspired the narrative of Double Take?
The narrative of Double Take is inspired by Jorge Luis Borges' short story 25th August, 1983.
What awards did Double Take win?
Double Take won the Black Pearl Award for Best Documentary Director at the Abu Dhabi International Film Festival and the Grand Prize at the New Media Film Festival in Los Angeles.
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