Los Angeles Plays Itself
20042h 49m7.6
Documentary, History
- Runtime
- 2h 49m
- Genre
- Documentary
- Origin
- United States of America
About
From its distinctive neighborhoods to its architectural homes, Los Angeles has been the backdrop to countless movies. In this dazzling work, Andersen takes viewers on a whirlwind tour through the metropolis' real and cinematic history, investigating the myriad stories and legends that have come to define it, and meticulously, judiciously revealing the real city that lives beneath.
Where to watch
Free
Availability from JustWatch via TMDB.
Details
- Director
- Thom Andersen
- Writing
- Thom Andersen
- Status
- Released
- Released
- Jul 28, 2004
- Studio
- Thom Andersen Productions
Cast
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