Documentary
United States of America
They'll Love Me When I'm Dead is a documentary film directed by Morgan Neville that explores the making of Orson Welles' final film project, The Other Side of the Wind. The documentary examines Welles' career and the challenges he faced as an innovator of the film industry.
The Other Side of the Wind was supposed to be Welles' comeback film after years of struggling to find funding for his projects. The film follows the story of an aging director trying to make a comeback in Hollywood. However, due to financial and legal issues, the film was not completed during Welles' lifetime.
The documentary features interviews with those who knew Welles, as well as footage and audio recordings of Welles himself. It explores his unique creative process and the struggles he faced while trying to complete The Other Side of the Wind.
They'll Love Me When I'm Dead offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at Welles' life and work, as well as his impact on the film industry. It provides a fitting tribute to one of the greatest and most innovative filmmakers in history.
