Just as babies must crawl before they walk, the proper education for cinephiles must begin with canonical classics like the Bette Davis-starring “All About Eve.” This year marks that film’s 65th anniversary, and what better way to celebrate than with a French TV special on the film’s director Joseph L. Mankiewicz?
Running 103 minutes and released in 1983, the special covers Makiewicz’s entire filmography, spanning 1946’s “Dragonwyck” to 1973’s “Sleuth.” It’s rare to get a director to expound on the entirety of their career at this length, so take this opportunity to watch a master talk about his craft. And with Mankiewicz responsible for classic films such as "Guys And Dolls," "Suddenly, Last Summer" and more infamously worked on the fiasco "Cleopatra," this is definitely a must watch.
Thanks to the time-traveling powers of the internet, you can now see the French TV documentary “All About Makiewicz” below. [Eyes On Cinema]
