Jun 19 2018
Screentalk: Filmworker

Screentalk: Filmworker

Presented by Sidewalk Film Festival + Center at Carrigan's Public House

It’s a rare person who would give up fame and fortune to toil in obscurity for someone else’s creative vision. Yet, that’s exactly what Leon Vitali did after his acclaimed performance as ‘Lord Bullingdon’ in Stanley Kubrick‘s Barry Lyndon (1975). The young actor surrendered his thriving career to become Kubrick’s loyal right-hand man. For more than two decades, Leon played a crucial role behind-the-scenes helping Kubrick make and maintain his legendary body of work. In Filmworker, Leon’s candid, often funny, sometimes shocking experiences in the company of Kubrick are woven together with rich and varied elements including previously unseen photos, videos, letters, notebooks, and memos from Leon’s private collection. Insightful, emotionally charged anecdotes from actors, family, crew members, and key film industry professionals who worked with Kubrick and Leon add an important layer of detail and impact to the story. Filmworker enters the world of Leon Vitali and Stanley Kubrick from a unique perspective that highlights the nitty-gritty of the creative process. By experiencing Leon’s journey we come to understand how the mundane gives rise to the magnificent as timeless filmmaking is brought to life at its most practical and profound level.

Admission Info

Doors open at 6 PM, film starts at 7 PM. Tickets $8 presale, $10 at the door. $5 anytime for students (must present valid student ID at will call).

Phone: 205-324-0888

Email: kiwi@sidewalkfest.com

Dates & Times

2018/06/19 - 2018/06/19

Additional time info:

Doors open at 6 PM, film starts at 7 PM. Panel discussion to follow the film.

Location Info

Carrigan's Public House

2430 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL 35203