Los Angeles Plays Itself

2004 2h 49m EN

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7.6

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★7.6TMDB · 70

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Synopsis

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From its distinctive neighborhoods to its architectural homes, Los Angeles has been the backdrop to countless movies. In this dazzling work, Andersen takes viewers on a whirlwind tour through the metropolis' real and cinematic history, investigating the myriad stories and legends that have come to define it, and meticulously, judiciously revealing the real city that lives beneath.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Encke King
Narrator (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Thom Andersen
Writers: Thom Andersen
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Clocks in at 169 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.

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ERA

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Released 22 years ago.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Thom Andersen, shot by Deborah Stratman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0379357 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

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Only 70 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Thom Andersen directs. Deborah Stratman behind the camera. Peter Bo Rappmund cuts. A long sit — settle in. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Clocks in at 169 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.
2Released 22 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Thom Andersen, shot by Deborah Stratman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Peter Bo Rappmund shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6IMDB entry: tt0379357 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 70 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.