A Complete History of My Sexual Failures

2008 1h 30m EN

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★6.2TMDB · 55

DocumentaryRomance

Synopsis

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The egocentric documentary-maker Chris Waitt traces his romantic ineptitude and sexual impotence through awkward interviews with irate ex-girlfriends and stunts involving S&M parlours, Harley Street doctors and Viagra overdoses. The results are often hilarious, sometimes moving and speak directly to the hapless paramour in all of us.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Chris Waitt
Self
Alexandra Boyarskaya
Self
Danielle McLeod
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Chris Waitt
Writers: Chris Waitt
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 18 years ago.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Chris Waitt, shot by Steven Mochrie. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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7 / 8

CAST

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Chris Waitt and Alexandra Boyarskaya and Danielle McLeod carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1037033 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Chris Waitt directs. Steven Mochrie behind the camera. Chris Waitt scores. Chris Dickens cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 18 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Chris Waitt, shot by Steven Mochrie. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Chris Waitt. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Chris Dickens shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Chris Waitt and Alexandra Boyarskaya and Danielle McLeod carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt1037033 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 55 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.