Buster Keaton: The Genius Destroyed by Hollywood
In 1926, Buster Keaton was at the peak of his glory and wealth. By 1933, he had reached rock bottom. How, in the space of a few years, did this uncontested genius of silent films, go from the status of being a widely-worshipped star to an alcoholic and solitary fallen idol? With a spotlight on the 7 years during which his life changed, using extracts of Keaton’s films as magnifying mirrors, the documentary recounts the dramatic life of this creative genius and the Hollywood studios.
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Buster Keaton: The Genius Destroyed by Hollywood
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 7, 2016
Runtime
0h 52m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
79%
Original Title
Buster Keaton, un génie brisé par Hollywood
Production Companies
Quark Productions, ARTE
Director
Jean-Baptiste Péretié
Description
In 1926, Buster Keaton was at the peak of his glory and wealth. By 1933, he had reached rock bottom. How, in the space of a few years, did this uncontested genius of silent films, go from the status of being a widely-worshipped star to an alcoholic and solitary fallen idol? With a spotlight on the 7 years during which his life changed, using extracts of Keaton’s films as magnifying mirrors, the documentary recounts the dramatic life of this creative genius and the Hollywood studios.
