Ex Libris: The New York Public Library

2017 3h 25m EN

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 68

Documentary

Synopsis

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A documentary about how a dominant cultural and demographic institution both sustains their traditional activities and adapts to the digital revolution.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Richard Dawkins
Self
Elvis Costello
Self
Patti Smith
Self
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Self
Edmund de Waal
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Frederick Wiseman
Writers: Frederick Wiseman
Languages: Mandarin, English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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At 205 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Mandarin, English.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Frederick Wiseman, shot by John Davey. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Frederick Wiseman 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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Richard Dawkins and Elvis Costello and Patti Smith carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6209282 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Frederick Wiseman directs. John Davey behind the camera. Frederick Wiseman cuts. A long sit — settle in. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in Mandarin, English.

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Things worth knowing

1At 205 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
2Released 9 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Mandarin, English.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Frederick Wiseman, shot by John Davey. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Frederick Wiseman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Richard Dawkins and Elvis Costello and Patti Smith carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt6209282 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 68 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.