Ross McElwee reflects on his relationship with his late son while revisiting his 1986 film, Sherman's March, at the Venice International Film Festival.
Synopsis
Ross McElwee reflects on his relationship with his late son while revisiting his 1986 film, Sherman's March, at the Venice International Film Festival.
Synopsis
Ross McElwee stands at the Venice International Film Festival in September 2025, reflecting on his work after the death of his son. He revisits his 1986 film, Sherman's March, and considers how his camera shaped their relationship. The documentary captures McElwee's attempt to adapt this earlier project into a fictional work. Through this process, he contemplates filmmaking and mortality. Remake won the Golden Globe Impact Prize for Documentary at its premiere.
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Why Watch
- See Ross McElwee's personal reflections on loss.
- Find out how Sherman's March is reinterpreted.
- Meet critics who gave the film universal acclaim.
Did You Know
- The film won the Golden Globe Impact Prize for Documentary in 2025.
- Remake premiered at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on September 3, 2025.
- Metacritic assigned the film a score of 92 out of 100 based on seven critics.
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Who directed the documentary Remake?
Ross McElwee directed and produced the documentary Remake.
When did Remake premiere at the Venice International Film Festival?
Remake had its world premiere on September 3, 2025, at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival.
What score did Metacritic assign to Remake?
Metacritic assigned Remake a score of 92 out of 100, indicating universal acclaim.
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