Movies about making moviesare among the best forms of cinema.
But, not all movies about making movies come from Hollywood.
The movie follows the filming ofF.W.
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Murnau’sNosferatufrom 1922, with Murnau being played byJohn Malkovich, andMax Schreck/Nosferatu by Dafoe.
Other stars includeDermot MulroneyandPeter Dinklagein his debut film role.
The screenplay was written byJustin TherouxandEtan Cohen, and the moviewas directed by Stiller.
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Tropic Thunderfollows a production set in Vietnam,where a group of actors is filming a Vietnam War-themed movie.
3’Why Dont You Play In Hell?'
(2013)
Directed by Sion Sono
Sion Sonois notoriously weird, and definitely an acquired taste.
This bold and unhinged feature is one of the best movies about making a movie you’ll ever see.
It can often be hilarious and relatable.
As Roger Ebert wrote, “8 12 is the best film ever made about filmmaking.”
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