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This film is about the life and work
of Stanley Kubrick:
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An outstanding filmmaker,
one of the great artists of our time.
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Stanley Kubrick was an enigma
to many people.
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In his films he was extrovert. . .
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. . .challenging, and ready
to break conventions.
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But Kubrick himself
was intensely private:
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Shunning publicity and fiercely
guarding his anonymity. . .
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. . .happiest at work and at home
with his family. . .
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. . .and a large circle of friends.
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He was a chess player in every sense.
Both cautious and aggressive. . .
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. . .he took great risks but evaluated
each move with the greatest of care.
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Stanley was born in New York and
remained a New Yorker all his life. . .
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. . .even though he and his family lived
in England for nearly 40 years.
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He died at his home
on the seventh of March, 1 999.
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This film will make use of unique
material which has never been seen.
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It is a document about a man
who remained silent. . .