Twenty Cigarettes
Originally released in 2011. Twenty Cigarettes is a documentary film. directed by James Benning.
Starring Sompot Chidgasornpongse, Francesca Sloane, and Thom Andersen
Synopsis
Celebrated for his minimal, monumental landscape studies, James Benning turns to the intimacy of the portrait in his latest film, TWENTY CIGARETTES. Referencing Warhol’s screen tests, 1930s Hollywood glamour, and the disappearing cigarette break, the film captures 20 of Benning’s friends (including filmmaker Sharon Lockhart, cultural theorist Dick Hebdige, and book editor Janet Jenkins) satiating their smoke cravings. Each shot’s length is determined by the time it takes each subject to smoke a cigarette, and over the course of the film a dynamic range of personalities emerges out of an array of physical characteristics, distinctive settings, and personal relationships to the camera. (Amy Beste and Jessica Bardsley)
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 17, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
3.0/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twenty Cigarettes about?
Celebrated for his minimal, monumental landscape studies, James Benning turns to the intimacy of the portrait in his latest film, TWENTY CIGARETTES. Referencing Warhol’s screen tests, 1930s Holly...
Who directed Twenty Cigarettes?
Twenty Cigarettes was directed by James Benning.
How long is Twenty Cigarettes?
Twenty Cigarettes has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Twenty Cigarettes released?
Twenty Cigarettes was released on February 17, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Twenty Cigarettes?
The main cast of Twenty Cigarettes includes Sompot Chidgasornpongse, Francesca Sloane, Thom Andersen, Stefan Pascher, Blake Derrington.