Filmworker (2017)
Monday 2nd July 2018
Following its critically acclaimed theatrical release, Filmworker - the remarkable story of Leon Vitali, the up-andcoming actor who gave up fame and fortune to serve for decades as legendary director Stanley Kubrick's righthand man - is set for its DVD debut.
Filmworker is a compelling documentary charting Vitali's work with the maestro and their unique relationship and arrives on DVD 23rd July 2018 and is available now on demand from Dogwoof.
As a long-time admirer of Stanley Kubrick's work, it was Vitali's dream come true when he landed the role of 'Lord Bullingdon' in Barry Lyndon. His performance was highly acclaimed and a wealth of prestigious film, television and stage offers flooded on, but they weren't to be. Having become enthralled by the director's all-encompassing process of creation, the actor sacrificed his flourishing career to take on the humble role of assistant to the master filmmaker. For more than two decades, he played a crucial role behind-the-scenes helping Kubrick make and maintain his seminal body of work.
In Filmworker, Leon Vitali's candid, often funny, sometimes shocking experiences in the company of Kubrick are woven together with rich and varied elements including previously unseen photos, videos, letters, notebooks, and memos from Leon's private collection.
Insightful, emotionally charged anecdotes from renowned actors including Ryan O'Neal, Matthew Modine, R. Lee Ermey, Stellan Skarsgård, Marie Richardson, Danny Lloyd, alongside family, crew members, and key film industry professionals who worked with Kubrick and Vitali, add an important layer of detail and impact to the story.
Filmworker enters the world of Leon Vitali and Stanley Kubrick from a unique perspective that highlights the nittygritty of the creative process. By experiencing Leon Vitali's journey, we come to understand how the mundane gives rise to the magnificent as timeless filmmaking is brought to life at its most practical and profound level.
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Please note - Disc special features are subject to change, may differ from format to format and/or may differ from region to region.
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