| Side by Side | |
| Director: | Christopher Kenneally[1] |
| Producer: | Keanu Reeves Justin Szlasa |
| Narrator: | Keanu Reeves |
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| Cinematography: | Chris Cassidy |
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| Studio: | Company Films |
| Runtime: | 98 minutes |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
| Gross: | $67,054[2] |
Side by Side is a 2012 American documentary film directed by Christopher Kenneally.[3] [4] [5] It was produced by Justin Szlasa and Keanu Reeves. It premiered at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival and it was shown at the Tribeca Film Festival.
The documentary investigates the history, process and workflow of both digital and photochemical film creation. It shows what artists and filmmakers have been able to accomplish with both film and digital and how their needs and innovations have helped push filmmaking in new directions. Interviews with directors, colorists, scientists, engineers and artists reveal their experiences and feelings about working with film and digital media.
And many more. IMDb lists 69 cast members in total.
Based on 68 reviews collected by Rotten Tomatoes, the film received a 93% approval rating from critics with an average score of 7.43/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "Keanu Reeves proves a groovy guide through this informative exploration of how technology is transforming cinema, with an even-handed defense for both the old and the new."[6]