A WWII Fairytale: The Making of Michael Mann’s The Keep
Sat 15 Nov 14:10
In the works for over a decade, this unique, in-depth documentary about the making of Michael Mann’s classic The Keep casts light on an unfairly maligned cult film. It digs deep to uncover the extraordinary challenges the filmmakers were up against, the myths surrounding the final released version, and most importantly celebrates the key work of so many crew members who contributed to this so-called auteur’s vision.
The Keep screened from battered 35mm film back in the earliest days of Abertoir, so it feels appropriate to celebrate the new 4K restoration at our 20th anniversary with this illuminating and detailed documentary too.
Screens with Into the Darkness: Filming The Keep in Wales, a 30-minute featurette about making the film on location in Glyn Rhonwy quarry, Llanberis, and Llechwedd Slate Caverns, Blaenau Ffestiniog.
