Seduced and Abandoned (2013)

Beyond the glamour of Cannes lies the naked truth of moviemaking.

Movie · Documentary · 1h 40m · Rated 6.2/10 on TMDB · Released May 20, 2013

Overview

SEDUCED AND ABANDONED combines acting legend Alec Baldwin with director James Toback as they lead us on a troublesome and often hilarious journey of raising financing for their next feature film. Moving from director to financier to star actor, the two players provide us with a unique look behind the curtain at the world's biggest and most glamourous film festival, shining a light on the bitter-sweet relationship filmmakers have with Cannes and the film business. Featuring insights from directors Martin Scorsese, 'Bernando Bertolucci' and Roman Polanski; actors Ryan Gosling and Jessica Chastain and a host of film distribution luminaries.

Directed by James Toback

Cast

• James Toback as Self
• Alec Baldwin as Self
• Bérénice Bejo as Self
• Bernardo Bertolucci as Self
• James Caan as Self
• Jessica Chastain as Self
• Francis Ford Coppola as Self
• Ryan Gosling as Self
• Diane Kruger as Self
• Brett Ratner as Self
• Roman Polanski as Self
• Martin Scorsese as Self

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