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Los Angeles Plays Itself (2004)
Director: Thom Andersen
Cast: Encke King, Ben Alexander, Jim Backus, Brenda Bakke
Runtime169 min
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From its distinctive neighborhoods to its architectural homes, Los Angeles has been the backdrop to countless movies. In this dazzling work, Andersen takes viewers on a whirlwind tour through the metropolis' real and cinematic history, investigating the myriad stories and legends that have come to define it, and meticulously, judiciously revealing the real city that lives beneath.
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Fans of documentaries and cinephiles who appreciate a deep exploration of a city's history and mythology through the lens of its cinematic depictions will find Thom Andersen's 2004 documentary 'Los Angeles Plays Itself' to be a captivating and insightful work that delves into the complex relationship between Los Angeles and the movies that have shaped its image.
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Los Angeles Plays Itself is an American essay film by Thom Andersen, finished in 2003, exploring the way Los Angeles has been presented in movies.
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