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Notfilm

PG20152h 10mRoss Lipman
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 94% · Metacritic 81

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NOTFILM is a feature-length experimental essay on FILM -- its author Samuel Beckett, its star Buster Keaton, its production and its philosophical implications -- utilizing additional outtakes, never before heard audio recordings of the production meetings, and other rare archival elements.

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What is Notfilm (2015) about?

NOTFILM is a feature-length experimental essay on FILM -- its author Samuel Beckett, its star Buster Keaton, its production and its philosophical implications -- utilizing additional outtakes, never before heard audio recordings of the production meetings, and other rare archival elements.

Who stars in Notfilm?

Notfilm stars Ross Lipman (Narrator), Leonard Maltin (Self), Kevin Brownlow (Self), Haskell Wexler (Self), James Karen (Self). The film was directed by Ross Lipman.

How long is Notfilm?

Notfilm has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2015. It is rated PG.

Is Notfilm worth watching?

Notfilm holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 94. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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