Moving Pictures: J.G. Ballard

1990 0h 10m EN

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8.5

MASTERPIECE

★8.5TMDB · 2

Documentary

Synopsis

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A film essay on Ballard's fiction, and its unrealised cinematic potential, with particular reference to David Cronenberg's (yet to be filmed) Crash, featuring an interview with the director, prior to making of his film.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

J.G. Ballard
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David Cronenberg
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Chris Petit
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Chris Petit
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 10-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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36 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 6

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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J.G. Ballard and David Cronenberg and Chris Petit carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0206155 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Chris Petit directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 10-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
236 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4J.G. Ballard and David Cronenberg and Chris Petit carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0206155 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.