McKellen: Playing the Part

A gentle, reflective sit-down with a great actor, drifting through memories and old photographs with quiet warmth.

Directed by

Joe Stephenson

Genres

Documentary, History

Starring

Ian McKellen, Scott Chambers, Luke Evans

Overview

Built upon a 14 hour interview, McKellen: Playing the Part is a unique journey through the key landmarks of McKellen's life, from early childhood into a demanding career that placed him in the public eye for the best part of his lifetime. Using an abundance of photography from McKellen's private albums and cinematically reconstructed scenes, a raw talent shines through in the intensity, variety and devotion to that moment in the light.

How it feels

Warm, earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, art, memory, sexuality

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

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

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