The Two-Backed Beast, or The Critic Makes the Film

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Released January 01, 1978

Overview

An experimental short film that finds film critic Jonathan Rosenbaum playing himself, being interviewed about a film that doesn’t exist. Director Peter Bull proceeds to create the film that Rosenbaum describes. The alternating footage provides insight into these two different modes of representation.

Runtime

0h 45m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

The Two-Backed Beast, or The Critic Makes the Film


Status

Released


Spoken Languages

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