Woody Allen: A Life in Film (TV 2002)

A series of interviews with Woody Allen interlaced with clips from his films.

Director:

Richard Schickel

Writer:

Richard Schickel

Stars:

Woody Allen

Cast

Cast overview:
Woody Allen	...	Himself

Storyline

A 90-minute documentary by film critic, author and historian Richard Schickel that is highlighted by a rare and candid interview with the writer, director and actor Woody Allen. The interview, shot exclusively for this documentary in New York in October 2001, marks the first time Allen has participated in an American documentary about his career. The program examines Allen's work on such landmark films as "Take the Money and Run" (1969), "Bananas" (1971), "Sleeper" (1973), "Love and Death" (1975), "Annie Hall" (1977), "Manhattan" (1979), "Hannah and Her Sisters" (1986) and "Crimes and Misdemeanors" (1989). The interview and film clips, including scenes from his most recent film at the time the interview was filmed, "Hollywood Ending," are used to highlight his prolific career and examine Allen's childhood and explore what drew him to writing and directing. One of the foremost American filmmakers of the 20th century, Allen shares anecdotes about his extensive body of work from the past...

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Plot Keywords:

filmmaker | character name in title

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Genres:

Documentary | Biography

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 May 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

Woody Allen - Életem filmje

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

DreamWorks SKG, Lorac Productions, Turner Classic Movies (TCM)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Color:

Black and White Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Mia Farrow demanded that no footage of herself be included in the documentary, not wanting to be further associated with Woody Allen in any way, since their bitter separation. Other than a few shots, her wish was obliged by the filmmakers.

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Connections

Features What's New Pussycat (1965)

User Reviews

The very best format for interviews

It is so refreshing to see interview subjects speak for themselves.

It's bad enough having to suffer the interruptions of a Charlie Rose. It's worse to watch Barbara Walters listening to a magnetic figure like Fidel Castro, or Connie Chung listening to Marlon Brando.

The only shortcoming is that it's not twice as long.

As for it being only for film buffs, isn't that the audience anyway? Who gets lost in IMDb aside from film buffs?

I'm very happy to see Woody Allen speak for himself. We need more of this kind of material. Great stuff!