James Dean: Rebel Generation

A wistful, archival portrait that lingers on a brief blazing life and the myth it left behind.

Directed by

Cyril Leuthy

Genres

Documentary

Starring

James Dean, Coraly Zahonero, Julien de Saint Jean

Overview

The antithesis of the virile heroes of his era, James Dean shook up the representation of adolescence and masculinity in three films shot in 1955, the same year he died in a car accident at the age of 24—exactly seventy years ago: Rebel Without a Cause, East of Eden, and Giant. This meteoric rise made him an instant icon, frozen in eternal, rebellious youth, which still resonates strongly today.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, celebrity, death, coming-of-age

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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