MAN ON WIRE - Laz

Task 2

Story and Plot: What is the film about? Does it relate to British subject matter?
The film is a documentary about a French tight rope walker who illegally rigged a wire between New York’s twin towers, when halfway, he was arrested and sent to prison for 6 years and psychologically evaluated. As he served his time in prison, he planned to do the walk again, this time however it was far more precisely planned. The film follows the life of Philippe Petit, and the people who helped him achieve the artistic crime of the century. The film does not relate to British subject matter in any way, as it’s about a French man, and the setting is in New York.
Actors: What nationality? Are stars used in the film?
As the film is a documentary, the main characters are played by themselves, most French or American, however, some of the less involved characters are played by actors
Director: Who is the director of the film? What nationality are they? Do you know of any other films they have directed?
James Marsh directed the film, he is British, and has also directed other films such as Nineteen Eighty, The King, and Wisconsin Death Trip.
Style: How would you characterise the style of the film?
The style of the film is unusual because it’s a documentary, it involves actual film footage from the seventies, some re-enactments, and a large number of photos. In some parts it is also quite funny.