On the Impossibility of an Homage vs This Above All: The Theatrical Life of Antoni Cimolino

On the Impossibility of an Homage is the shorter watch at 19m compared with 1h 18m. On the Impossibility of an Homage is the older of the two (2024 against 2026). Both are documentary movies, so they suit a similar mood.

On the Impossibility of an Homage posterOn the Impossibility of an Homage2024 VS This Above All: The Theatrical Life of Antoni Cimolino posterThis Above All: The Theatrical Life of Antoni Cimolino2026
On the Impossibility of an HomageThis Above All: The Theatrical Life of Antoni Cimolino
Audience score★ 10.0/10★ 0.0/10
Year20242026
Length19m1h 18m
GenresDocumentaryDocumentary
CountryGermanyCanada
DirectorXandra PopescuBarry Avrich
Main castGabriela Durleci, Cristian Susu, Mirela Simniceanu, Ion TugearuAntoni Cimolino

Synopsis

On the Impossibility of an Homage

Given a portrait, who is responsible for the image we see, the painter or the subject? Ion used to be a a rockstar of Ballet in Communist Romania. When we first discussed the possibility of a portrait, Ion was initially thrilled. He’d been dreaming that someday there’d be a film about him. But during the filmmaking process Ion finds it hard to let go.

This Above All: The Theatrical Life of Antoni Cimolino

As his final season approaches, the longest serving Artistic Director of the iconic Stratford Festival, Antoni Cimolino, prepares for his exit while reflecting on the 40 years he's devoted to the theatrical repertory company.

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