Buster Keaton: The Genius Destroyed by Hollywood
2016•52m•7.8•Released
Documentary
In 1926, Buster Keaton was at the peak of his glory and wealth. By 1933, he had reached rock bottom. How, in the space of a few years, did this uncontested genius of silent films, go from the status of being a widely-worshipped star to an alcoholic and solitary fallen idol? With a spotlight on the 7 years during which his life changed, using extracts of Keaton’s films as magnifying mirrors, the documentary recounts the dramatic life of this creative genius and the Hollywood studios.
Director
Jean-Baptiste Péretié
Writer
Valérie Frêne, Jean-Baptiste Péretié
Languages
German, French, English
Studio
Quark Productions
Cast
Buster Keaton
Self
Production
Company
Quark Productions
Company
ARTE
Producer
Juliette Guigon
Producer
Dan Weingrod
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