Seduced and Abandoned (2013)

  • NR
  • 10/18/2013 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 40m

Beyond the glamour of Cannes lies the naked truth of moviemaking.

Overview

SEDUCED AND ABANDONED combines acting legend Alec Baldwin with director James Toback as they lead us on a troublesome and often hilarious journey of raising financing for their next feature film. Moving from director to financier to star actor, the two players provide us with a unique look behind the curtain at the world's biggest and most glamourous film festival, shining a light on the bitter-sweet relationship filmmakers have with Cannes and the film business. Featuring insights from directors Martin Scorsese, 'Bernando Bertolucci' and Roman Polanski; actors Ryan Gosling and Jessica Chastain and a host of film distribution luminaries.

James Toback

Director, Writer

Cast

Alec Baldwin's headshot

Alec Baldwin

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Bérénice Bejo's headshot

Bérénice Bejo

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Bernardo Bertolucci's headshot

Bernardo Bertolucci

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James Caan's headshot

James Caan

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Jessica Chastain's headshot

Jessica Chastain

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Francis Ford Coppola's headshot

Francis Ford Coppola

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Ryan Gosling's headshot

Ryan Gosling

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Diane Kruger's headshot

Diane Kruger

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