Hopper/Welles
Hopper/Welles

Hopper/Welles

2020Movie130 minEnglish

A restored 1970 cinéma vérité conversation between Orson Welles and Dennis Hopper, filmed during the production of "The Other Side of the Wind" and released in 2020 as a standalone documentary capturing their wide-ranging dialogue on cinema, politics, art, and fame in the early New Hollywood era.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic66/100
Google Users80%
Director: Alex MarGenres: Documentary, Biography, History

Plot Summary

This documentary explores the tempestuous relationship between legendary actor Dennis Hopper and groundbreaking filmmaker Orson Welles. Through archival footage and interviews, it delves into their collaborative efforts, personal clashes, and the artistic legacies they left behind. The film uncovers the complex dynamics of two larger-than-life figures who profoundly impacted cinema.

Critical Reception

Hopper/Welles received generally positive reviews, with critics often highlighting its insightful look into the personalities and creative processes of its subjects. Reviewers praised the archival material and the film's ability to capture the volatile yet fascinating relationship between Hopper and Welles.

What Reviewers Say

  • A compelling deep dive into the fraught artistic partnership between Hopper and Welles.
  • Effectively utilizes archival material to paint a vivid portrait of two cinematic rebels.
  • Offers fascinating insights into the creative struggles and personal demons of its subjects.

Google audience: Audiences found the documentary to be an engaging and informative exploration of the complex relationship between Dennis Hopper and Orson Welles, appreciating the use of rare archival footage and the insights into their creative processes and personal lives.

Fun Fact

The film relies heavily on a recently discovered trove of over 100 hours of Super 8 footage shot by Dennis Hopper himself, much of which had never been seen before.

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