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

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.

Release DateJanuary 1, 1978
StatusReleased
Original TitleThe Two-Backed Beast, or The Critic Makes the Film
Runtime 45min
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Original LanguageEnglish
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