Seduced and Abandoned
“Beyond the glamour of Cannes lies the naked truth of moviemaking.”
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.
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James Toback
Self
Known for
Mississippi Grind
Black and White
Alec Baldwin
Self
Known for
Beetlejuice
The Boss Baby
Bérénice Bejo
Self
Known for
The Artist
Under Paris
Bernardo Bertolucci
Self
Also in
Venice 70: Future Reloaded
Cinecittà - I mestieri del cinema Bernardo Bertolucci
James Caan
Self
Known for
The Godfather
Misery
Jessica Chastain
Self
Known for
The Martian
Interstellar
Francis Ford Coppola
Self
Also in
Morceaux de Cannes
Close-Up on The Conversation
Ryan Gosling
Self
Known for
La La Land
Blade Runner 2049
Diane Kruger
Self
Known for
National Treasure
Inglourious Basterds
Brett Ratner
Self
Also in
The Grand
Unseen + Untold: Scarface
Roman Polanski
Self
Known for
The Tenant
Rush Hour 3
Martin Scorsese
Self
Known for
Shark Tale
The Mandalorian and Grogu
James Toback Director · Ruben Sluijter Cinematographer Aaron Yanes Editor
United States release October 18, 2013 · Produced in United States
Production
HBO Documentary Films
Production
United States
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
France · May 20, 2013
Theatrical
United States · October 18, 2013
Theatrical
Germany
July 10, 2014 · Theatrical
Spain
February 28, 2014 · Theatrical
United Kingdom
November 8, 2013 · Theatrical
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