Pretentious but engrossing, documentarian Pola Rapaport attempts to chronicle the difficulties inherent in making a non-fiction film when the filmmaker's personal issues threaten to overwhelm the material. Rapaport spent years toying with the idea of making a film that would celebrate the life of renowned Swedish physician Axel Munthe (1857-1949). Despite failing eyesight, Munthe became a brilliant travel writer during his twilight years; during a disappointing European trip, and Rapaport's conservative mother introduced her to Munthe and his infatuation with the isle of Capri. Rapaport responds intensely to Munthe's writing, especially his
The Story of San Michel...
Released:
2002
Rated:
NR
Length:
60 mins