Cinema Verite (HBO)
Drama exploring the creation of reality TV
About Cinema Verite (HBO)
Released: 2011
Platform: Max
Rating: TV-14
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Cast
Diane Lane, Tim Robbins, James Gandolfini, Patrick Fugit, Kathleen Quinlan, Lolita Davidovich, Shanna Collins, Thomas Dekker
About Cinema Verite (HBO)
Cinema Verite is a 2011 drama film directed by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini. The film captures the creation of 'An American Family', one of the most controversial and groundbreaking reality TV shows of the 1970s. The story shows the behind-the-scenes drama and manipulation that occurs to make the final product, unveiling the complexities of the Loud family's lives amidst the pressure of being under constant surveillance.
Making / Production
The HBO movie was a production featuring Effie T. Brown, Lena Cordina, and Zanne Devine as Producers. The script, while grounded in real events, was carefully crafted to portray the evolution of the characters and the changing dynamics of a family facing unprecedented fame and scrutiny. The film's directors, Berman and Pulcini, worked to maintain a balance between the Loud family's reality and the presentation of their lives to viewers.
Actors
- Diane Lane as 'Pat Loud': Expertly portraying the matriarch of the Loud family, Lane brought grit and grace to her character as she grappled with her crumbling marriage in the public eye.
- Tim Robbins as 'Bill Loud': Robbins captures the essence of a man caught between his desire for freedom and his commitments to his family, delivering a stellar performance.
- James Gandolfini as 'Craig Gilbert': Gandolfini played the role of the producer who was brooding and manipulative, setting the stage for the unfolding of reality TV drama.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The film portrays the making of 'An American Family', considered to be one of the first reality TV shows.
- Diane Lane won a Golden Globe for her performance in Cinema Verite.
- Despite the public backlash, the original series garnered 10 million viewers upon its first airing.
Quotes
- "The truth can be a very hard pill to swallow." - Craig Gilbert (James Gandolfini)
- "We are not in the business of reality. We are in the business of television!" - Bill Loud (Tim Robbins)
Music, Soundtrack
- "Wouldn't It Be Nice" by The Beach Boys
- "Well Respected Man" by The Kinks
- "Happy Together" by The Turtles
About Cinema Verite (HBO)
Cinema Verite is a drama that explores the production of a reality TV show, revealing behind-the-scene conflicts and truths.