# De Palma (2016)

> Jake Paltrow’s candid portrait of Brian De Palma turns a legendary suspense director’s filmography into an entertaining meditation on authorship, Hollywood, and artistic cost.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/229922

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Noah Baumbach, Jake Paltrow
- Cast: Brian De Palma
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1683048/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: candid, witty, reflective, film study, cinema club viewing

## Synopsis

A deep dive into the mind of a master filmmaker, revealing the complexities of creativity and the cost of success.

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