Plot — What is Merchant Ivory about?
The first definitive feature documentary to lend new and compelling perspectives on the partnership, both professional and personal, of director James Ivory, producer Ismail Merchant, and their primary associates, writer Ruth Prawer Jhabvala and composer Richard Robbins. Footage from more than fifty interviews, clips, and archival material gives voice to the family of actors and technicians who helped define Merchant Ivory’s Academy Award-winning work of consummate quality and intelligence. With six Oscar winners among the notable artists participating, these close and often long-term collaborators intimately detail the transformational cinematic creativity and personal and professional drama of the wandering company that left an indelible impact on film culture.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2024 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 111 min |
| Audience Score | 77% (7.7/10, 3 votes) |
Merchant Ivory — FAQ
Is Merchant Ivory worth watching? Merchant Ivory holds a 7.7/10 rating from 3 viewers. The first definitive feature documentary to lend new and compelling perspectives on the partnership, both professional and personal, of director James Ivory, producer Ismail Merchant, and their primary associates, writer
Who directed Merchant Ivory? Directed by Stephen Soucy.
Who is in the cast of Merchant Ivory? It stars James Ivory, Jenny Beavan, John Bright, Vanessa Redgrave, Simon Callow, Emma Thompson and more.
Where can I stream Merchant Ivory? You can stream Merchant Ivory on Cohen Media Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did Merchant Ivory release? It released in 2024.
