Short film

Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001
2007 · 22 min
A brisk, affectionate talking-heads tribute that makes you want to rewatch the films it reveres.
- Directed by
- Gary Leva
- Genres
- Documentary
- Starring
- Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Sydney Pollack
- Overview
- Stanley Kubrick's groundbreaking 2001: A Space Odyssey opened the door to all the films and filmmakers who followed it. Through interviews with directors such as George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and Sydney Pollack - as well as special effects professionals and cultural historians - this documentary examines the legacy of Kubrick's masterpiece and its influence on science fiction films, special effects and world cinema.
- How it feels
- Measured and needs your attention.
- About
- Art, science, exploration, ambition
- Content
- No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
- Note
- Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown
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- Directed by
- Gary Leva
- Genres
- Documentary
- Starring
- Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Sydney Pollack













