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198523 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

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The Dreamers

198523 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

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Rare footage from Orson Welles' unfinished film project spans 23 minutes, revealing his artistic ambitions and the challenges he faced in filmmaking.

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Rare footage from Orson Welles' unfinished film project spans 23 minutes, revealing his artistic ambitions and the challenges he faced in filmmaking.

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Orson Welles directs 'The Dreamers,' featuring rare footage from his unfinished film project. The 23-minute documentary presents clips that reveal Welles' artistic ambitions and unique storytelling style. Oja Kodar appears alongside Welles, contributing to the vision he sought to manifest. Shot in the United States in 1985, the film reflects Welles' challenges to complete his projects and the lasting impact of his work on the film industry.

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See rare footage from Orson Welles' lost projects.
Meet Oja Kodar, Welles' collaborator and muse.
Find out about Welles' innovative storytelling techniques.

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Orson Welles directed this documentary in 1985.
The film has a runtime of 23 minutes.
The documentary features Oja Kodar alongside Orson Welles.
The footage was originally shot for an unfinished film project.

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Who directed 'The Dreamers'?

Orson Welles directed 'The Dreamers'.

What is the duration of 'The Dreamers'?

'The Dreamers' has a duration of 23 minutes.

In what year was 'The Dreamers' released?

'The Dreamers' was released in 1985.

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