Side by Side (2012 film)

2012 American film

Side by Side

Theatrical release poster

Directed by| Christopher Kenneally[1]
Produced by| Keanu Reeves
Justin Szlasa
Starring|

* James Cameron
* David Fincher
* David Lynch
* Robert Rodriguez
* Martin Scorsese
* Steven Soderbergh
* Keanu Reeves

Narrated by| Keanu Reeves
Cinematography| Chris Cassidy
Edited by|

* Mike Long
* Malcolm Hearn
* Kamil Dobrowolski

Music by|

* Brendan Ryan
* Billy Ryan

Production
company

Company Films[1]

Distributed by| Tribeca Film Axiom Films (UK and Ireland)

Release date

* February 15, 2012 (2012-02-15)

Running time

| 98 minutes
Country| United States
Language| English
Box office| $67,054[2]

Side by Side is a 2012 American documentary film directed by Christopher Kenneally.[1][3][4][5] It was produced by Justin Szlasa and Keanu Reeves.[1][3][4][5] It premiered at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival and it was shown at the Tribeca Film Festival.[1][3]

## Synopsis

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The documentary investigates the history, process and workflow of both digital and photochemical film creation. It shows what artists and filmmakers have been able to accomplish with both film and digital and how their needs and innovations have helped push filmmaking in new directions. Interviews with directors, colorists, scientists, engineers and artists reveal their experiences and feelings about working with film and digital media.[1]

## Cast

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* Keanu Reeves, actor
* John Malkovich, actor
* Danny Boyle, director
* George Lucas, director, producer
* James Cameron, director
* David Fincher, director
* David Lynch, director
* Robert Rodriguez, director
* Martin Scorsese, director
* Steven Soderbergh, director
* The Wachowskis, directors
* Christopher Nolan, director
* Joel Schumacher, director
* Richard Linklater, director
* Lars von Trier, director
* Lena Dunham, director, actress
* Greta Gerwig, actress
* Caroline Kaplan, producer
* Lorenzo di Bonaventura, producer
* John Knoll, visual effects supervisor at Industrial Light & Magic
* Tim Webber
* Dennis Muren, special effects artist
* Bradford Young, cinematographer
* Craig Wood
* Derek Ambrosi, film editor
* Dion Beebe, A.C.S.
* Jost Vacano, A.C.S.

And many more. IMDb lists 69 cast members in total.

## Reception

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Based on 68 reviews collected by Rotten Tomatoes, the film received a 93% approval rating from critics with an average score of 7.43/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "Keanu Reeves proves a groovy guide through this informative exploration of how technology is transforming cinema, with an even-handed defense for both the old and the new."[6]

## References

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1. ^ a b c d e f "Production Notes". Side by Side the Movie. Retrieved December 2, 2012.
2. ^ "Side by Side (2012) - Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
3. ^ a b c Mekado Murphy. "Tribeca: Film vs. Digital in 'Side by Side'". The New York Times. April 26, 2012. Retrieved December 2, 2012.
4. ^ a b "Review: 'Side by Side' traces digital revolution". The Los Angeles Times. August 16, 2012. Retrieved December 2, 2012.
5. ^ a b Rothe, E. Nina. "Side by Side: When Keanu Talks Film and Cameras, You Should Listen". Huffington Post. August 15, 2012. Retrieved December 2, 2012.
6. ^ "Side by Side (2012)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 25 May 2020.

## External links

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* Side by Side at IMDb
* Side by Side at Rotten Tomatoes
* Side by Side at Metacritic

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