Philip Roth, Without Complexes

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Philip Roth, Without Complexes

2011

52m

Documentary

Biography

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The author speaks about his upbringing, his success, the fallout from "Portnoy's Complaint," and his feelings about aging.

Tom Beer

Newsday

It's great to see extensive interview footage with the relaxed and funny author, but Philip Roth: Unmasked shies away from controversy and, as a result, feels a bit sanitized.

Rated: B-

Apr 1, 2013

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Troy Patterson

Slate

That neither Krauss nor anyone has anything remotely unflattering to say about the subject points to the fundamental dishonesty of the work, which extends from its excessive reverence.

Apr 1, 2013

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Kyle Smith

New York Post

Frustratingly little light is shed on either Roth's life or his work by this series of interviews with the novelist and a curious selection of admirers.

Rated: 1.5/4

Mar 15, 2013

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Ed Bark

Uncle Barky

It's good that Philip Roth finally let others in during the waning years of an extraordinary writing life.

Rated: B+

Apr 1, 2013

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David Noh

Film Journal International

Admiring if less than revealing documentary about one of the great writers of our time.

Mar 14, 2013

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Marshall Fine

Hollywood & Fine

Why would Roth give himself over to filmmakers who'd make a movie as dull and superficial as this one?..Makes you long for the doc that could be made by a real filmmaker

Mar 11, 2013

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http://filmreviewsnsuch.blogspot.com/2013/04/philip-roth-unmasked.html

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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david f

Covers the novelist's life, career, and writings in high PBS style.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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William Karel

Director

William Karel

Screenwriter

Livia Manera

Screenwriter

Matthieu Langlet

Original Music

François Reumont

Cinematographer

Stéphanie Mahet

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Synopsis

The author speaks about his upbringing, his success, the fallout from "Portnoy's Complaint," and his feelings about aging.

Director: William Karel
Screenwriter: William Karel, Livia Manera
Production Co: Cinétévé
Genre: Documentary, Biography
Original Language: French (France)
Runtime: 52m