Side by Side is a 2012 American documentary film directed by Christopher Kenneally.[1][3][4][5] It was produced by Justin Szlasa and Keanu Reeves.[1][3][4][5] It premiered at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival and it was shown at the Tribeca Film Festival.[1][3]
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| Directed by | Christopher Kenneally[1] |
| Produced by | Keanu Reeves Justin Szlasa |
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| Narrated by | Keanu Reeves |
| Cinematography | Chris Cassidy |
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| Music by |
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Production company | Company Films[1] |
| Distributed by | Tribeca Film Axiom Films (UK and Ireland) |
Release date |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $67,054[2] |
Synopsis
editThe documentary investigates the history, process and workflow of both digital and photochemical film creation. It shows what artists and filmmakers have been able to accomplish with both film and digital and how their needs and innovations have helped push filmmaking in new directions. Interviews with directors, colorists, scientists, engineers and artists reveal their experiences and feelings about working with film and digital media.[1]
Cast
edit- Keanu Reeves, actor
- John Malkovich, actor
- Danny Boyle, director
- George Lucas, director, producer
- James Cameron, director
- David Fincher, director
- David Lynch, director
- Robert Rodriguez, director
- Martin Scorsese, director
- Steven Soderbergh, director
- The Wachowskis, directors
- Christopher Nolan, director
- Joel Schumacher, director
- Richard Linklater, director
- Lars von Trier, director
- Lena Dunham, director, actress
- Greta Gerwig, actress
- Caroline Kaplan, producer
- Lorenzo di Bonaventura, producer
- John Knoll, visual effects supervisor at Industrial Light & Magic
- Tim Webber
- Dennis Muren, special effects artist
- Bradford Young, cinematographer
- Craig Wood
- Derek Ambrosi, film editor
- Dion Beebe, A.C.S.
- Jost Vacano, A.C.S.
And many more. IMDb lists 69 cast members in total.
Reception
editBased on 68 reviews collected by Rotten Tomatoes, the film received a 93% approval rating from critics with an average score of 7.43/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "Keanu Reeves proves a groovy guide through this informative exploration of how technology is transforming cinema, with an even-handed defense for both the old and the new."[6]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Production Notes". Side by Side the Movie. Retrieved December 2, 2012.
- ^ "Side by Side (2012) - Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
- ^ a b c Mekado Murphy. "Tribeca: Film vs. Digital in 'Side by Side'". The New York Times. April 26, 2012. Retrieved December 2, 2012.
- ^ a b "Review: 'Side by Side' traces digital revolution". The Los Angeles Times. August 16, 2012. Retrieved December 2, 2012.
- ^ a b Rothe, E. Nina. "Side by Side: When Keanu Talks Film and Cameras, You Should Listen". Huffington Post. August 15, 2012. Retrieved December 2, 2012.
- ^ "Side by Side (2012)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
