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The first in-depth documentation of Cheek By Jowl's unique process and philosophy.

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Danny Leigh Financial Times 2d
5/5
At a time when AI threatens the very future of actors, it is useful to be reminded what makes the profession so inescapably human. As gifted performers hone and process, the real fun is often the split second before they go into character. Go to Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian 4d
4/5
The speeches are dissected with great subtlety, with no great crises or debates. There is something very refreshing about the calm, collaborative creativity being presented here. Go to Full Review Fionnuala Halligan Screen International 08/28/2024
Combining her skills as a documentarian with those of theatre company Cheek By Jowl leads to unexpectedly moving results in Sophie Fiennes’ austere masterclass, Acting. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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James H Apr 17 VERY exciting to watch the process of actors and directors as they create a character and a scene in a Play. NOT for theatre nerds only. See more Lenore douglas Apr 11 Amazing acting, amazing directing. Unlike anything I have ever seen. See more Read all reviews
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Sophie Fiennes

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Grace Andrews

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David Burnett

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Declan Donnellan

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Sophie Fiennes

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Martin Rosenbaum

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Movie Info

Synopsis The first in-depth documentation of Cheek By Jowl's unique process and philosophy.
Director
Sophie Fiennes
Producer
Sophie Fiennes, Martin Rosenbaum, Shani Hinton
Distributor
Juno Films
Production Co
Amoeba Film, Lone Star Productions, Cheek by Jowl Theatre Company
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 10, 2026, Limited
Runtime
2h 27m