Synopsis
Five key figures, including editor Walter Murch and restorationist Bob O'Neil, discuss the reconstruction of Orson Welles' 1958 classic Touch of Evil.
Synopsis
Walter Murch, the editor of Orson Welles' 1958 film Touch of Evil, discusses the intricate process of reconstructing the classic. The 17-minute documentary features insights from restorationist Bob O'Neil and reconstruction producer Rick Schmidlin, who detail the technical challenges faced during the project. Welles scholar Jonathan Rosenbaum and cinematographer Allen Daviau also contribute their perspectives, providing context for the film's historical significance and the efforts to preserve its original vision.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet editor Walter Murch and hear his insights.
- Find out how Bob O'Neil restored Touch of Evil.
- See the technical challenges faced during reconstruction.
Did You Know
- Walter Murch was the editor for the reconstruction of Touch of Evil.
- The documentary runs for 17 minutes and was released in 2008.
- Bob O'Neil played a key role as the restorationist for the film.
- Rick Schmidlin served as the reconstruction producer for this project.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are some of the interviewees featured in the documentary Evil Lost & Found?
Interviewees include editor Walter Murch, restorationist Bob O'Neil, reconstruction producer Rick Schmidlin, Welles scholar Jonathan Rosenbaum, and cinematographer Allen Daviau.
What classic film is being reconstructed in the documentary?
The documentary focuses on the reconstruction of Orson Welles' 1958 classic Touch of Evil.
What is the duration of the documentary Evil Lost & Found?
The documentary has a duration of 17 minutes.
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