# Val (2021)

> An intimate self-portrait of Val Kilmer, where decades of homemade footage turn Hollywood mythology into a vulnerable meditation on art, family, illness, and identity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/594168

## Facts

- Runtime: 109 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Leo Scott, Ting Poo
- Cast: Val Kilmer, Jack Kilmer, Mercedes Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Kevin Bacon, Fairuza Balk, Marlon Brando, Nicolas Cage
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14731254/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: intimate, wistful, candid, reflective viewing, film night

## Synopsis

A raw and intimate look at the life of a Hollywood icon, revealing the heart of an artist.

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