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The new Bob Dylan movie isn't historically accurate. But it nails something else.


Published on 2024-12-25 22:24:08 - MSN
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  • After a seemingly endless pre-release media campaign, "A Complete Unknown," the Bob Dylan biopic starring Timoth
  • e Chalamet, is now in theaters.

The article discusses the new Bob Dylan biopic, "A Complete Unknown," directed by James Mangold. Rather than focusing on a comprehensive history lesson of Dylan's life, the film concentrates on a pivotal moment in his career during the early 1960s, particularly his controversial transition from folk to electric music. This choice reflects a narrative that explores Dylan's artistic evolution and the cultural impact of his music, rather than a chronological recount of his entire biography. The film features Timothée Chalamet as Dylan, and while it includes key figures like Joan Baez and Pete Seeger, it aims to capture the essence of Dylan's influence and the spirit of the times rather than providing an exhaustive historical account. This approach has sparked some debate about the portrayal of historical figures in biopics, but it's seen as an acceptable artistic choice to delve into the thematic and emotional core of Dylan's journey.

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