The Taking

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The Taking

2023

1h 16m

Documentary

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Examining the myth of Monument Valley, its symbolism in westerns and its significance during the conquest of the West and in American history.

Concepción de León

New York Times

05/18/2023

“The Taking” is successful in demonstrating the way in which Monument Valley has become a canvas onto which the public can superimpose their own ideas and myths.

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Peter Rainer

FilmWeek (LAist)

05/17/2023

It's an interesting thesis and the clips are illustrative.

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John DeFore

The Hollywood Reporter

10/05/2021

Any viewer who has never reflected on the weirdness of tourism, the rephotographing of famous places, or context-blind selfies will walk away with much to think about.

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Andrew Wyatt

The Take-Up

07/11/2023

An eye-opening if occasionally frustrating documentary essay that reveals the geographic and ideological flimflam that’s been in front of our noses all along.

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Glenn Dunks

The Film Experience

06/26/2023

...the temptation is to simply ogle and marvel at some of nature’s finest creations captured by the best of Hollywood.

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Gerald Peary

Arts Fuse

05/24/2023

Most of this documentary is so beautiful the temptation is to switch off the preachy, didactic soundtrack and just watch and watch...

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Alexandre O. Philippe

Director

Alexandre O. Philippe

Writer

Kerry Deignan Roy

Producer

Felix Gill

Executive Producer

Robert Muratore

Cinematographer

Dave Krahling

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Examining the myth of Monument Valley, its symbolism in westerns and its significance during the conquest of the West and in American history.

Director: Alexandre O. Philippe
Producer: Kerry Deignan Roy
Screenwriter: Alexandre O. Philippe
Distributor: Dekanalog
Production Co: Exhibit A Pictures, Milkhaus
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 5, 2023, Limited
Runtime: 1h 16m