The Definition of Insanity (2005)
Co-director Robert Margolis stars as Robert, an actor who may or may not be himself in this intense and often hilarious film about acting, aging and the dark side of ambition. Blurring the line between fact and fiction, The Definition of Insanity was filmed over the course of 18 months, as a documentary crew follows Robert Margolis obsessively from one failed audition to another, recording in raw detail his every humiliation and small triumph as he searches for that elusive perfect role that will catapult his career into the next level. Just when it seems that he will be forced by family and financial pressures to give up everything he has worked for, he meets legendary filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich («The Last Picture Show», «Papermoon»). That encounter changes his life profoundly, but in a very different way than he had anticipated.
Cast
Screenplay
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
loss, love, family, obsessive quest, acting
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Definition of Insanity about?
- Co-director Robert Margolis stars as Robert, an actor who may or may not be himself in this intense and often hilarious film about acting, aging and the dark side of ambition. Blurring the line between fact and fiction, The Definition of Insanity was filmed over the course of 18 months, as a documentary crew follows Robert Margolis obsessively from one failed audition to another, recording in raw detail his every humiliation and small triumph as he searches for that elusive perfect role that will catapult his career into the next level. Just when it seems that he will be forced by family and financial pressures to give up everything he has worked for, he meets legendary filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich («The Last Picture Show», «Papermoon»). That encounter changes his life profoundly, but in a very different way than he had anticipated.
- Who directed The Definition of Insanity?
- The Definition of Insanity was directed by Frank Matter, Robert Margolis.
- Who stars in The Definition of Insanity?
- The Definition of Insanity stars Robert Margolis, Kelli Barnett, Frank Krias, Derek Johnson, Peter Bogdanovich, Jonas Mekas.
- How long is The Definition of Insanity?
- The Definition of Insanity has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The Definition of Insanity?
- The Definition of Insanity is a Drama film.
- Where was The Definition of Insanity produced?
- The Definition of Insanity was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Definition of Insanity?
- The themes of The Definition of Insanity include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.