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Bookmark this pageShadows (1958)
Director: John Cassavetes
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From Time Out Film Guide
The long lost original version of Cassavetes' seminal independent film resurfaced late in 2003, when it was discovered in an antique dealer's attic, and was shown at the Rotterdam film festival 2004 - the first time it had been screened in 45 years. This version's reputation derives largely from the accolades bestowed on it by critic and film-maker Jonas Mekas. Although the running time is similar, only about a third of the material here survived in the second cut, which expanded Lelia's character, clarified relationships and is generally more focused. What you get in the first version is more Mingus music, a couple of Sinatra songs, and a very modern, impressionistic snapshot of New York bohemia with scenes linked not by dramatic line but by place, time and mood. Alas, copyright issues may preclude it being seen more widely.Author: TCh
Cast & crew
Director: John Cassavetes
Producer: Maurice McEndree
Cast: Lelia Goldoni, Ben Carruthers, Hugh Hurd, Anthony Ray, Rupert Crosse, Tom Allen, Dennis Sallas, David Pokitellow full cast
Duration: 78 mins
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