Film
Buster Keaton: The Genius Destroyed by Hollywood
France- Director
- Jean-Baptiste Péretié
- Year
- 2016
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.
Top cast
Directed by
Jean-Baptiste Péretié
Written by
Valérie Frêne, Jean-Baptiste Péretié
Produced by
Juliette Guigon, Dan Weingrod
