Buster Keaton: The Genius Destroyed by Hollywood
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
Cast
Buster Keaton
Self
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Details
- Type
- Movie
- Status
- Released
- Release
- Feb 7, 2016
- Runtime
- 52m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Studios
- Quark Productions, ARTE
- Director
- Jean-Baptiste Péretié