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The Merchants of Joy

2025 1h 29m EN
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6.7
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β˜…6.7TMDB Β· 6
Documentary
Synopsis
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In the city that never sleeps, five families hustle each winter to turn sidewalks into holiday outposts.

β€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Celia Aniskovich
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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RUNTIME

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89 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released last year.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt31259625 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 6 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Celia Aniskovich directs. Samuel Kun cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 189 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 2Released last year.
  • 3Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.
  • 4Editor Samuel Kun shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 5IMDB entry: tt31259625 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 6Only 6 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Editing
Samuel Kun
Runtime
89 min Β· 1h 29m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Original language
EN

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Celia Aniskovich

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Production companies

Who made it

  • Dial Tone Films

    Dial Tone Films

    US

  • Artists Equity

    Artists Equity

    US

  • Boat Rocker Studios

    Boat Rocker Studios

    US

  • Epic

    Epic

    US

Key crew

  • ProducerCelia Aniskovich
  • ProducerZoe Vock
  • ProducerArthur Spector
  • ProducerJoshua Davis
  • ProducerJoshuah Bearman
  • Executive ProducerBen Affleck
  • Executive ProducerDani Bernfeld
  • Executive ProducerTodd Lubin
  • Executive ProducerIvan Schneeberg
  • Executive ProducerDavid Fortier
  • Executive ProducerDouglas Banker
  • Executive ProducerGillian Brown
  • CinematographyCarrie Cheek
  • EditorSamuel Kun
  • EditorBrett Banks

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • new york city
  • holiday
  • christmas
  • christmastime

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Premiere2025-11-14Β· DOC NYC
  • Digital2025-12-01Β· Prime Video

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