Elstree 1976
Succeeds in its attempt to shed light on the people behind the makeup and masks...eloquently and touchingly recounted.
Elstree 1976
ELSTREE 1976 explores the lives of the actors and extras behind STAR WARS, one of the most celebrated franchises in cinematic history, spanning from George Lucas’ original A NEW HOPE to J.J. Abrams’ recent record-breaking blockbuster THE FORCE AWAKENS.
From the man behind film’s most iconic villain, Darth Vader, to the actor whose character was completely cut from the final film, the documentary delves into the eccentric community these individuals have formed and how the Star Wars franchise continues to impact their lives decades later.
From the man behind film’s most iconic villain, Darth Vader, to the actor whose character was completely cut from the final film, the documentary delves into the eccentric community these individuals have formed and how the Star Wars franchise continues to impact their lives decades later.
Genre
Documentary
Runtime
90
Language
English
Director
Jon Spira
FEATURED REVIEW
Oliver Lyttelton, The Playlist
The film’s impact on cinema, and indeed pop culture at large, has been so enormous that it’s often easy to forget that forty years ago, “Star Wars” was an oddity, a big-budget throwback to sci-fi serials few of which, least of all those making it, would make much impact. And it’s that world that Jon ...
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NoHo 7 5.06.16 - 5.12.16
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