Beyond the glamour of Cannes lies the naked truth of moviemaking.
Documentary1h 40m
83%
Tomatometer
62%
Popcornmeter
6.2
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SEDUCED AND ABANDONED combines acting legend Alec Baldwin with director James Toback as they lead us on a troublesome and often hilarious journey of raising financing for their next feature film. Moving from director to financier to star actor, the two players provide us with a unique look behind the curtain at the world's biggest and most glamourous film festival, shining a light on the bitter-sweet relationship filmmakers have with Cannes and the film business. Featuring insights from directors Martin Scorsese, 'Bernando Bertolucci' and Roman Polanski; actors Ryan Gosling and Jessica Chastain and a host of film distribution luminaries.
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HBO Documentary Films8 reviews · 7 critics
6 fresh · 1 rotten
Critics consensus
“Although Seduced and Abandoned highlights the frustrating side of the movie business, Alec Baldwin and James Toback's comedic chemistry ensures that its darker moments are leavened with a lighter touch.”
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Seduced and Abandoned
Released
May 20, 2013
Rated
12
Region of Origin
United States of America
Original Audio
English
Runtime
1h 40m
Status
Released
Studio
HBO Documentary Films
