Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes

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Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes
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Directed by Nanette Burstein
Produced by
Edited byTal Ben-David
Production
companies
Distributed by HBO
Release dates
  • May 16, 2024 (2024-05-16)(Cannes)
  • August 3, 2024 (2024-08-03)(United States)
Running time
101 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes is a 2024 American documentary film, directed by Nanette Burstein. It explores the life and career of Elizabeth Taylor, told through access to Taylor's archives and newly found audio.

Contents

It had its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2024, and was released on August 3, 2024, by HBO.

Premise

Explores the life and career of Elizabeth Taylor, told through access to her archives and newly found audio.

Release and reception

The film had its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2024. [2] [3] It also screened at the Tribeca Festival on June 11, 2024. [4] [5] and the Nantucket Film Festival in June 2024. [6] [7] It was released on August 3, 2024, on HBO. [8]

The film received an 80% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. [9]

Accolades

AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
Cannes Film Festival May 24, 2024 L'Œil d'or Nanette Burstein Nominated [10]

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References

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  2. Ntim, Zac (April 25, 2024). "Cannes Classics: Ron Howard & Faye Dunaway To Debut New Films In Stacked 20th Anniversary Lineup Also Featuring Wim Wenders, Costa-Gavras, Tom Rothman & Godard's Last Film". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  3. "Programme: May 16, 2024". 2024 Cannes Film Festival . Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  4. "Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes". Tribeca Festival . Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  5. Goldsmith, Jill (May 14, 2024). "Tribeca Adds Hannah Einbinder Standup Special, More, To Festival Lineup; Sets 'A Quiet Place: Day One' World Premiere Later In June". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  6. "Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes". Nantucket Film Festival . Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  7. Lewis, Hilary (April 23, 2024). "Nantucket Film Festival Reveals 2024 Lineup, Sets Honors for Roger Ross Williams, Kerry Ehrin and Meredith Scardino (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved May 13, 2024.
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  10. "2024 Competition". L'Œil d'or (in French). Scam : Société civile des auteurs multimédia. Retrieved May 13, 2024.