A Complete Unknown

(15) 140 mins
Director: James Mangold
Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro, Boyd Holbrook
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Timothée Chalamet stars as a 19-year-old Bob Dylan arriving in New York City in 1961. There he forges connections with his idol Woody Guthrie and fellow folk musician Pete Seeger. Impressed with the enigmatic young man’s abilities, they introduce him to the city’s vibrant folk scene, where his revolutionary talent leads to a meteoric rise and guaranteed stardom.

But despite his burgeoning popularity, Dylan feels creatively stifled by the folk scene’s expectations. Against the backdrop of the decade’s cultural upheaval and in an effort to break free, he makes a groundbreaking and controversial performance that will have seismic effects across the world.

Watch Timothée Chalamet give an electrifying performance as he embodies one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time. Directed by Oscar-nominated James Mangold, this musical biopic gives an insight into Dylan’s elusive creative genius and personality.

“takes a reverent stance to Dylan’s artistry, populated by technically accomplished musical performances, and shot with a real sensitivity to the emotional landscape of each track” Independent

“a strikingly well-made musical drama with pitch-perfect performances” Empire

“manages to illuminate precisely what makes Dylan’s opaqueness so captivating” Screen International

“an extraordinary performance” Evening Standard

15: strong language