Albert and David Maysles retrospective  

This is a delightful, unusually candid portrait of the world-famous movie star – a tongue-in-cheek confrontation with the press. While television journalists interview him about his most recent film, Brando counters their futile questioning with wit and insight; a man unwilling to sell himself. “It’s a wonderful show,” one woman comments about the new project. “Did you see it?” he asks. “No, I haven’t seen it yet.” “Then how do you know?” Always smiling and never modest, Marlon Brando shines in one of his most revealing performances.

Albert Maysles

Among Albert Maysles’ more than 40 films are some of the most iconic works in documentary history. Along with his late brother David, he was the first to make non-fiction feature films, where the drama of life unfolds without scripts, sets, interviews or narration.

David Maysles

David Maysles was a director and cinematographer, usually in collaboration with his brother Albert. For him, the most exciting thing in life was to watch the meeting of two strangers, to see how they would communicate – he had a degree in Psychology from Boston University.

Selected Filmography
Albert Maysles

Iris (2014)
Running Fence (1978)
Grey Gardens (1976)
Gimme Shelter (1970)
Salesman (1969)
Meet Marlon Brando (1966)
Psychiatry in Russia (1955)

David Maysles

Grey Gardens (1976)
Gimme Shelter (1970)
Salesman (1969)