The New Man (2016)

A creative documentary about becoming a parent... and how to reconceive yourself. Fiction director Josh Appignanesi turns the camera on himself and his wife as they undergo the ordeal of becoming parents in the era of man-children and assisted reproduction. Faced with fatherhood, Josh spirals comically into an envious career funk. But life-threatening complications emerge- the couple are tested to the brink, confronting shattering losses. It's a portrait of our generation going through a revolution in reproduction- forced to find new ways to think about ourselves as creative beings. We hear from Slavoj Žižek, John Berger, Darian Leader (20,000 Days) and Zadie Smith. Universal yet still taboo, it's a film for everyone who has children, wants them, or still feels like a child themselves.

Director: Josh Appignanesi, Devorah Baum
Genre: Drama, Documentary, Comedy
Runtime: 75 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Josh Appignanesi
Editing: Josh Appignanesi, Devorah Baum
Production: Met Film Production, Missing in Action Films, Together Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety

Keywords

baby, pregnancy

Trailer

The New Man Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The New Man about?
A creative documentary about becoming a parent... and how to reconceive yourself. Fiction director Josh Appignanesi turns the camera on himself and his wife as they undergo the ordeal of becoming parents in the era of man-children and assisted reproduction. Faced with fatherhood, Josh spirals comically into an envious career funk. But life-threatening complications emerge- the couple are tested to the brink, confronting shattering losses. It's a portrait of our generation going through a revolution in reproduction- forced to find new ways to think about ourselves as creative beings. We hear from Slavoj Žižek, John Berger, Darian Leader (20,000 Days) and Zadie Smith. Universal yet still taboo, it's a film for everyone who has children, wants them, or still feels like a child themselves.
Who directed The New Man?
The New Man was directed by Josh Appignanesi, Devorah Baum.
Who stars in The New Man?
The New Man stars Adam Andrusier, Lisa Appignanesi, Richard Appignanesi, Chloe Aridjis, Geoffrey Baum, Josh Baum.
How long is The New Man?
The New Man has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is The New Man?
The New Man is a Drama, Documentary, Comedy film.
Where was The New Man produced?
The New Man was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of The New Man?
The themes of The New Man include: Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety.