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Kubrick by Kubrick

2020• 74 minPG
7.3/ 10(51 ratings)• TMDB

Synopsis

Stanley Kubrick shares insights about his filmmaking process through archival footage and rare audio interviews in this exploration of his artistic legacy.

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  • See rare audio interviews with Stanley Kubrick.
  • Find out about Kubrick's filmmaking methods.
  • Meet the collaborators who worked with Kubrick.

Did You Know

  • The film premiered on Arte in France on May 12, 2020.
  • Kubrick by Kubrick was initially scheduled for the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival.
  • 83% of 24 critics' reviews on Rotten Tomatoes are positive.
  • The film won Best Arts Programming at the 49th International Emmy Awards in 2021.

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Film enthusiastsStanley Kubrick fansDocumentary lovers
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Who directed the documentary Kubrick by Kubrick?

Kubrick by Kubrick was directed by Gregory Monro.

When did Kubrick by Kubrick premiere in France?

Kubrick by Kubrick premiered on Arte in France on 12 May 2020.

What awards did Kubrick by Kubrick win?

Kubrick by Kubrick won Best Arts Programming at the 49th International Emmy Awards in 2021.

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