A Final Cut for Orson: 40 Years in the Making (2018)

Name: A Final Cut for Orson: 40 Years in the Making
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2018
Duration: 38 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Frank Marshall, Peter Bogdanovich, Filip Jan Rymsza, Ruth Hasty, Mark Smirnoff

38m United States of America

Documentary

Plot

Explore the intricate journey of reviving Orson Welles' unfinished masterpiece, The Other Side of the Wind, in this documentary. Spanning four decades, the film reveals the challenges faced by his collaborators as they sift through a treasure trove of footage and fragmented ideas left behind by the legendary director. Through interviews and archival material, viewers gain insight into Welles' visionary yet tumultuous creative process, highlighting both the artistic ambition and the struggles involved in bringing his cinematic vision to fruition. A testament to perseverance in the world of filmmaking, it celebrates Welles' enduring legacy.

Cast

Frank Marshall Peter Bogdanovich Filip Jan Rymsza Ruth Hasty Mark Smirnoff Mo Henry Bob Murawski John Chandler Jason Brahms John Knoll Sean House Ellen Segal Michel Legrand Daniel Saxlid Scott Millan