Kidman on Kubrick (1999)

Overview
"Kidman on Kubrick" is a 1999 American documentary short movie. It demonstrates Nicole Kidman's encounters while dealing with famous director Stanley Kubrick on the movie "Eyes Wide Shut". The documentary offers an insider's viewpoint into Kubrick's special film production style that the other side of the cinema screen seldom gets to witness.

Kidman's Perspective on Kubrick
The main focus of the film is Kidman revealing her experience throughout the shooting of "Eyes Wide Shut". This documentary permits audiences to understand the legendary director Stanley Kubrick through the eyes of one of his stars. Kidman shares her insights about Kubrick's character both on and off the set, shedding light on his eccentricities and genius. She remembers the prolonged duration of shoots that are popular in Kubrick's filmmaking style, in some cases necessitating that a scene be shot over a hundred times till perfection was achieved.

Working With Kubrick
Kidman extensively goes over the intricacies of working with Kubrick. Describing him as an incredibly specific and detail-oriented director, she reveals how he used to micro-manage each scene. He would focus non-stop on achieving the ideal camera angle, light balance, and actor placing to achieve his vision. Kidman also goes over how this strength, while challenging, assisted her grow as an artist. She expresses thankfulness for having had the opportunity to work with a director of such caliber and learn from his remarkable methodologies.

Behind the Scenes of 'Eyes Wide Shut'
"Kidman on Kubrick" likewise shows behind-the-scenes footage of "Eyes Wide Shut", with Kidman's commentary of noteworthy moments. It provides a glimpse into the meticulous planning that went into each scene of the motion picture. There are conversations about long rehearsal hours, dedicated deal with establishing authenticity, and thorough discussions that Kubrick accepted the totality of his cast. Kidman likewise recounted some candid minutes from the shoot, providing the audience glances of Kubrick's lighter side.

Kubrick's Filmmaking Techniques
The documentary offers an insight into Kubrick's filmmaking style. It pointed out how the director's refusal to comply with conventional filmmaking standards and his pursuit of excellence made every movie a huge accomplishment. His unconventional method to storytelling, his capability to engage with the audience, and his precise attention to detail have all been highlighted throughout the course of the movie.

Conclusion
Regardless of its brevity, "Kidman on Kubrick" offers a wealth of details about one of the best film directors of perpetuity. Kidman's firsthand account of working with Kubrick gives viewers a rare and important check out the director's methodology. It does an exceptional task of demystifying the enigma that was Stanley Kubrick while likewise motivating audiences with tales of his matchless dedication and imagination in movie theater. The documentary validates Kidman's skill for bringing characters to life and her ability to adapt to and learn from among the very best directors in Hollywood. She serves as a reliable narrator, skillfully stating her experiences on the set of "Eyes Wide Shut" while weaving in individual anecdotes about Stanley Kubrick. Through this film, Kidman's respect for Kubrick and her deep grasp of his method to cinema is unambiguously apparent.

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