10 Famous Films That Are Secretly About Movie-Making
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Over the years, there have been many films – both documentaries and works of fiction – focussed on the art of filmmaking itself. On the fictional side of things, films like 8½, Ed Wood, Bowfinger, Be Kind Rewind and The Disaster Artist are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to movies that are themselves actually about making movies.
But not every flick that touches on the craft behind the moving pictures trade is as explicit as the above examples. On the contrary, sometimes, the filmmakers involved express their commentary on the movie-making game through symbolism, relying on the film’s underlying themes to convey their message, instead.
With this in mind, we’ve pulled together this list of 10 movies that – believe it or not – are secretly about movie-making.
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Inception
2010, in 21 top lists Check -
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Ratatouille
2007, in 14 top lists Check -
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Fitzcarraldo
1982, in 14 top lists Check -
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Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
2014, in 8 top lists Check -
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The Prestige
2006, in 15 top lists Check -
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Skyfall
2012, in 4 top lists Check -
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Inglourious Basterds
2009, in 17 top lists Check -
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La La Land
2016, in 18 top lists Check -
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Chef
2014, in 0 top lists Check -
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King Kong
2005, in 6 top lists Check
Last updated on Jun 1, 2018; source