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Short film

The World of Josef von Sternberg

1967 · 20 min

A quiet, instructive sit with a master craftsman, watching him shape light while speaking candidly about his craft.

Directed by
Barrie Gavin
Genres
Documentary
Overview
Made for BBC Television in 1967, this 20-minute documentary features a rare interview with the director and a unique demonstration of his lighting techniques.
How it feels
Earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Art, work, identity, memory
Content
No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Directed by
Barrie Gavin
Genres
Documentary
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Places
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror0
Humour1
Realism9
Romance0
Tension1
Darkness2
Complexity4
Emotional weight3

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Details

Genres
documentary
Directed by
Barrie Gavin
Written by
Kevin Brownlow
Starring
Josef von Sternberg, Kevin Brownlow
Runtime
20 min
Country
United Kingdom
Languages
English

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