(Flash Review)
This film served two purposes; 1) to hear from those involved what it was like working with Welles on his last, and until recently, unfinished film The Other Side Of The Wind and 2) intermingle pertinent biographical insights into his life and career. It is appropriate in many ways as the film echoes parts of the film as well as his real life. It was sad to see how such a creative genius was unable to fully eclipse the shadow of the success of Citizen Cane, how difficult it was too finish his last film, which he never did, and seemed to be underappreciated for a man of his many talents. Anyway, this documentary had a spectrum of unique clips and sound bites all edited in a Welles style, which helped to hold your interest. In some ways, this was more enjoyable than the actual film which may have been Welles goal all along; his words.
This film served two purposes; 1) to hear from those involved what it was like working with Welles on his last, and until recently, unfinished film The Other Side Of The Wind and 2) intermingle pertinent biographical insights into his life and career. It is appropriate in many ways as the film echoes parts of the film as well as his real life. It was sad to see how such a creative genius was unable to fully eclipse the shadow of the success of Citizen Cane, how difficult it was too finish his last film, which he never did, and seemed to be underappreciated for a man of his many talents. Anyway, this documentary had a spectrum of unique clips and sound bites all edited in a Welles style, which helped to hold your interest. In some ways, this was more enjoyable than the actual film which may have been Welles goal all along; his words.