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Stardust Memories

Stardust Memories

Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1980

While attending a retrospect of his work, a filmmaker recalls his life and his loves: the inspirations for his films.

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Stardust Memories

“Woody Allen in his most amusing and witty effort!”

1980 Comedy · Drama · Romance 1h 29m

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6.9 / 10

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While attending a retrospect of his work, a filmmaker recalls his life and his loves: the inspirations for his films.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Woody Allen

Written by

Woody Allen

Woody Allen

Woody Allen

Sandy Bates

Charlotte Rampling

Charlotte Rampling

Dorrie

Jessica Harper

Jessica Harper

Daisy

Marie-Christine Barrault

Marie-Christine Barrault

Isobel

Tony Roberts

Tony Roberts

Tony

Daniel Stern

Daniel Stern

Actor

Amy Wright

Amy Wright

Shelley

Court is in session

Put Stardust Memories on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Sentimental Softie

“Sincerity is not manipulation.”

The film risks embarrassment to make emotion communal, and that openness is harder than fashionable detachment.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“The strings are showing.”

Every cue tells you exactly what to feel and when, leaving sentiment to do the work character should have done.