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Deep Dive: The Feature (2008)

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The Feature
The Feature is a collaboration between filmmakers Michel Auder and Andrew Neel, combining Auder's 40 years of video diary footage with new material shot by Neel. The film loosely follows Auder's life, including his marriages to Viva Superstar and Cindy Sherman, and his connection to the Warhol Factory. It is set in New York City and various South Pacific islands. The film is not strictly biographical, as it uses a linear narrative while integrating footage from different periods of Auder's life. Present-day satirical interviews with Auder are interspersed throughout, blending real and fictional biographical elements in theatrical scenes directed by Neel.

Why Watch

  • See Auder's unique video diary from 1969 onward.
  • Meet iconic figures like Andy Warhol and Cindy Sherman.
  • Find out about Auder's life in New York and the South Pacific.

Did You Know

Michel Auder started his video diary in 1969 with a Sony Portapak camera.
Auder was married to both Viva Superstar and Cindy Sherman.
The film has a total duration of 174 minutes.
The Feature includes footage from Auder's life over a span of 40 years.

Perfect For

Video art enthusiastsFans of Andy WarholDocumentary lovers