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The Storms of Jeremy Thomas

Synopsis

A yearly drive with the famous UK producer Jeremy Thomas from London to Cannes, on his way to the Cannes Film Festival. A life in the service of cinema, a journey towards the discovery of new films and talents in the company of the cinephile director and author Mark Cousins. Cousins gives an intimate glimpse into the life of the legendary icon behind some of the most controversial and acclaimed films of all time including Bernardo Bertolucci’s THE LAST EMPEROR, David Cronenberg’s CRASH, and Nic Roeg’s BAD TIMING.
Official Selection Cannes Film Festival 2021 - Cannes Classics - World premiere
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2021 - Create

Details

Year
2021
Type of project
Features
Running time
89 min
Director
Mark Cousins
Producer
David P. Kelly
Executive Producer
Tim Macready, Mark Thomas
Principal cast
With commentary from: Tilda Swinton, Debra Winger

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

A David P. Kelly Films production with Creative Scotland, Pygmalion Pictures developed with the support of Northern Ireland Screen in association with Cyprus Avenue Films

David P. Kelly Films

Sales Company

Visit Films

140 Havemeyer Street
Brooklyn
NY 11211
USA

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