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Joaquin Phoenix: An Actor of Extremes
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Joaquin Phoenix: An Actor of Extremes

May 12, 2024
0h 53m
★ 6.6

Overview

The story of the rise to stardom of Joaquin Phoenix, an actor of magnetic physique, tumultuous past, socially committed, who for years has offered outstanding performances.

Genres

Documentary
TV Movie

Production Companies

Broadview Pictures
ZDF
ARTE

Cast

Edda Fischer

Self - Narrator (voice)

Edda Fischer

Frances Schoenberger

Self - Journalist

Frances Schoenberger

Tim Cogshell

Self - Film Critic

Tim Cogshell

Martin Howden

Self - Biographer

Martin Howden

Chris Snyder

Self - Artist Manager

Chris Snyder

Tom Miller

Self - Musician

Tom Miller

Sasa Raphael

Self - Childhood Friend

Sasa Raphael

Lubna Azabal

Self - Actress

Lubna Azabal

Benoît Debie

Self - Director of Photography

Benoît Debie

Sharon Núñez

Self - Animal Equality President

Sharon Núñez

Joaquin Phoenix

Self - Actor (archive footage)

Joaquin Phoenix

James Gray

Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

James Gray

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