Killer, Trader and Psychopath: The America of Bret Easton Ellis (2021)
In 1991, American Psycho, the third novel by controversial writer Bret Easton Ellis, provoked heated discussions among critics and readers alike; an extraordinarily disturbing book that transported its readers into the mind of Patrick Bateman, a cynical mergers and acquisitions executive obsessed with brands, inconsequential details, pop culture and brutal murder.
Director: Jean-Christophe Klotz
Genre: Documentary, History, TV Movie
Runtime: 54 min
Release Date: September 15, 2021
Cast
- Féodor Atkine - Excerpt Narrator (voice)
- Baptiste Charvet - Man Silhouette
- Roger Rosenblatt - Self - Book Critic
- Bret Easton Ellis - Self - Writer
- Jill Eisenstadt - Self - Writer
- Robert Asahina - Self - Book Editor
- Jay McInerney - Self - Writer
- Gary Fisketjon - Self - Book Editor
- William Cahen - Self - Former Trader
- Pierre Bayard - Self - Literature Professor
Screenplay
Music: Jean-Christophe Klotz
Editing: Mélanie Brun
Production: Squawk, ARTE
Country: France
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
literature, portrait of an artist, controversial artist, usa literature, controversial book, literature history, grands romans du scandale
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Killer, Trader and Psychopath: The America of Bret Easton Ellis about?
- In 1991, American Psycho, the third novel by controversial writer Bret Easton Ellis, provoked heated discussions among critics and readers alike; an extraordinarily disturbing book that transported its readers into the mind of Patrick Bateman, a cynical mergers and acquisitions executive obsessed with brands, inconsequential details, pop culture and brutal murder.
- Who directed Killer, Trader and Psychopath: The America of Bret Easton Ellis?
- Killer, Trader and Psychopath: The America of Bret Easton Ellis was directed by Jean-Christophe Klotz.
- Who stars in Killer, Trader and Psychopath: The America of Bret Easton Ellis?
- Killer, Trader and Psychopath: The America of Bret Easton Ellis stars Féodor Atkine, Baptiste Charvet, Roger Rosenblatt, Bret Easton Ellis, Jill Eisenstadt, Robert Asahina.
- How long is Killer, Trader and Psychopath: The America of Bret Easton Ellis?
- Killer, Trader and Psychopath: The America of Bret Easton Ellis has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
- What genre is Killer, Trader and Psychopath: The America of Bret Easton Ellis?
- Killer, Trader and Psychopath: The America of Bret Easton Ellis is a Documentary, History, TV Movie film.
- Where was Killer, Trader and Psychopath: The America of Bret Easton Ellis produced?
- Killer, Trader and Psychopath: The America of Bret Easton Ellis was produced in France.