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Merchant Ivory

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MERCHANT IVORY (2023) is the first definitive feature documentary to lend new and compelling perspectives on the partnership, both professional and personal, of director James Ivory, producer Ismail Merchant and their primary associates, writer Ruth Prawer Jhabvala and composer Richard Robbins. Footage from more than fifty interviews, clips, and archival material gives voice to the family of actors and technicians who helped define Merchant Ivory’s Academy Award-winning work of consummate quality and intelligence. With six Oscar winners among the notable artists participating, these close and often long-term collaborators intimately detail the transformational cinematic creativity and personal and professional drama of the wandering company that left an indelible impact on film culture.
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An insightful glimpse into James Ivory and Ismail Merchant's relationship as well as a warm celebration of their artistic collaborations, Merchant Ivory is an invaluable treat for fans of the filmmaking team.

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Kevin Maher Times (UK) ... A dense, rewarding and essentially chronological analysis that reminds us of the duo’s pre-eminence as film-makers. Rated: 3/5 Dec 16, 2024 Full Review Marina Ashioti Little White Lies Stephen Soucy’s affectionate yet scattershot documentary on this 40-year partnership explores the overlap between the two as lovers and as collaborators... Rated: 3/5 Dec 11, 2024 Full Review Claudia Puig FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) I found it very interesting... Definitely a celebration of both their successful careers and lasting love and partnership. Sep 16, 2024 Full Review Brian Viner Daily Mail (UK) It’s heady stuff but ultimately this is about the work — and what work it was. Rated: 4/5 Dec 13, 2024 Full Review Markie Robson-Scott The Arts Desk Theirs was a volatile, complex relationship, as director Stephen Soucy’s honest, fascinating documentary, full of talking heads from the Merchant Ivory family, as they liked to call it, makes clear. Rated: 4/5 Dec 11, 2024 Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film Whether you’re a fan of the company’s work specifically or simply interested in the history of cinema, this portrait of its longest-lasting partnership will delight and entertain you. Rated: 4.5/5 Dec 5, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve Thorough documentary on how Merchant Ivory made films and insight into independent film making. Lots of commentary from those who participated in the films. James Ivory is main interviewee. Even handed including some of the less rosy aspects of their productions. And even a glimpse into the interpersonal relationship amongst the four that made the magic happen onscreen. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/16/24 Full Review Darius Im a huge fan of Merchant Ivory films from the Maurice through Remains of the Day period-and this documentary gave such a great overview of all their work from the 1960s to early 2000s and I had no idea of their output I also loved the insight into James Ivory, Ismail Merchant and Ruth Jhabvalas relationship. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/08/24 Full Review Paul Lovely portrait of not just Merchant and ivory themselves, but also of the group that worked together to create significant films Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/02/24 Full Review Jeffery M Absolutely wonderful, insightful look at remarkable careers and behind the scenes of some of the best films of all time. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/29/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis MERCHANT IVORY (2023) is the first definitive feature documentary to lend new and compelling perspectives on the partnership, both professional and personal, of director James Ivory, producer Ismail Merchant and their primary associates, writer Ruth Prawer Jhabvala and composer Richard Robbins. Footage from more than fifty interviews, clips, and archival material gives voice to the family of actors and technicians who helped define Merchant Ivory’s Academy Award-winning work of consummate quality and intelligence. With six Oscar winners among the notable artists participating, these close and often long-term collaborators intimately detail the transformational cinematic creativity and personal and professional drama of the wandering company that left an indelible impact on film culture.
Director
Stephen Soucy
Producer
Stephen Soucy, Jon Hart
Screenwriter
Stephen Soucy, Jon Hart, Stephen Soucy, Jon Hart
Distributor
Cohen Media Group
Production Co
Modernist Films
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 30, 2024, Limited
Runtime
1h 52m
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