Movie Description

The Two-Backed Beast, or The Critic Makes the Film

The Two-Backed Beast, or The Critic Makes the Film

(1978)

Overview

An experimental short film that finds film critic Jonathan Rosenbaum playing himself, being interviewed about a film that doesn’t exist. Director Peter Bull proceeds to create the film that Rosenbaum describes. The alternating footage provides insight into these two different modes of representation.

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Facts

Original TitleThe Two-Backed Beast, or The Critic Makes the Film

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1978-01-01

Original Language

Runtime 00h 45m