9/11

2002 2h 8m EN

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7.9

BANGER

★7.9TMDB · 133

Documentary

Synopsis

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An on-the-scene documentary following the events of September 11, 2001 from an insider's view, through the lens of two French filmmakers who simply set out to make a movie about a rookie NYC fireman and ended up filming the tragic event that changed our lives forever.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Tony Benatatos
Self
Jamal Braithwaite
Self
Joseph Casaliggi
Self
James Hanlon
Self
Joseph W. Pfeifer
Self
Tom Spinard
Self
Dennis Tardio
Self
Steve Buscemi
Self (archive footage)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jules Naudet
Writers: Tom Forman, Greg Kandra
Languages: English
Countries: France, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 24 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jules Naudet, shot by James Hanlon. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Richard Fiocca. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jason Schmidt shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Tony Benatatos and Jamal Braithwaite and Joseph Casaliggi carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0312318 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Jules Naudet directs. James Hanlon behind the camera. Richard Fiocca scores. Jason Schmidt cuts. Produced in France, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 24 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: France, United States of America.
3Directed by Jules Naudet, shot by James Hanlon. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Richard Fiocca. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Jason Schmidt shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Tony Benatatos and Jamal Braithwaite and Joseph Casaliggi carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0312318 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 9 themes, including "war on terror", "9/11", "firefighter", "somber".