The Two-Backed Beast, or The Critic Makes the Film

The Two-Backed Beast, or The Critic Makes the Film

1978
45min

An experimental short film that finds film critic Jonathan Rosenbaum playing himself, being interviewed about a film that doesn’t exist. Director Peter Bull proceeds to create the film that Rosenbaum describes. The alternating footage provides insight into these two different modes of representation.

The Two-Backed Beast, or The Critic Makes the Film

Storyline

An experimental short film that finds film critic Jonathan Rosenbaum playing himself, being interviewed about a film that doesn’t exist. Director Peter Bull proceeds to create the film that Rosenbaum describes. The alternating footage provides insight into these two different modes of representation.
    Released
    January 1978
    Runtime
    45min
    Director
    Status
    Released
    Language
    English
Cast