Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take 2 1/2

Jan 1 2005 Not Rated 1h 39m
Documentary

A movie about making movies about making movies. In 1968, William Greaves shot several pairs of actors in a scene in which a woman confronts her husband and ends their relationship. In "Take 2 1/2," Greaves starts with 1968 takes of one of these pairs of actors plus footage of the crew discussing the film's progress. Then, 35 years later, Greaves brings back to Central Park those actors and some of the original crew (plus others) to film a reunion of the characters Alice and Freddie. We watch scenes of these characters and discussions among the actors and crew. Greaves explores and dramatizes the dialectic in the creative process.

Plot

A movie about making movies about making movies. In 1968, William Greaves shot several pairs of actors in a scene in which a woman confronts her husband and ends their relationship. In "Take 2 1/2," Greaves starts with 1968 takes of one of these pairs of actors plus footage of the crew discussing the film's progress. Then, 35 years later, Greaves brings back to Central Park those actors and some of the original crew (plus others) to film a reunion of the characters Alice and Freddie. We watch scenes of these characters and discussions among the actors and crew. Greaves explores and dramatizes the dialectic in the creative process.

Written by

William Greaves

Directed by

William Greaves

Cast

Audrey Heningham, Shannon Baker, Marcia Karp

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
451
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA