The Cinema Within (2025): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Cinema Within is a 2025 documentary directed by Chad Freidrichs, starring David Bordwell, Tim Smith and Ed Hanson. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $51,860 worldwide. IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Chad Freidrichs
- Genre
- Documentary
- Studio
- Unicorn Stencil
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Cinema Within About?
The premise of The Cinema Within without spoilers.
This documentary investigates the artistry and psychology behind film editing. Through interviews with editor Walter Murch, scholar David Bordwell, and perceptual scientists, it explores how edited sequences create a sense of natural flow and meaning. The film examines the history of editing and how filmmakers intuitively understand what works, revealing the surprising science behind creating a seamless cinematic experience.
The Cinema Within Cast & Characters
David Bordwell leads the cast, with Tim Smith and Ed Hanson as Pantomime. Directed by Chad Freidrichs; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Chad Freidrichs
- David Bordwell as themselves
- Tim Smith as themselves
- Ed Hanson as Pantomime
- Sermin Ildirar as themselves
Also Starring in The Cinema Within
· 5 more- Tamami Nakano Themselves
- Jeff Zacks Themselves
- Dan Levin Themselves
- Cody Proctor Lecturer
- Cliff Froehlich Button Pusher
More from Chad Freidrichs
More films directed by Chad Freidrichs, best-rated first: The Pruitt-Igoe Myth and Jandek on Corwood.
The Cinema Within Reviews & Ratings
IMDb users rate The Cinema Within 7.9/10.
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IMDb 7.9 /10
52 votes
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The Cinema Within Box Office
The Cinema Within grossed $51,860 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$51.9K
- US & Canada
- $51.9K
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The Cinema Within FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Cinema Within, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Cinema Within?
The Cinema Within runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was The Cinema Within released?
The Cinema Within was released on May 20, 2025.
Who directed The Cinema Within?
The Cinema Within was directed by Chad Freidrichs.
More films by Chad Freidrichs Who is in the cast of The Cinema Within?
The Cinema Within stars David Bordwell, Tim Smith and Ed Hanson as Pantomime, among 9 credited actors.
How much did The Cinema Within make at the box office?
The Cinema Within grossed $51,860 worldwide.
How is The Cinema Within rated?
The Cinema Within has 7.9/10 on IMDb.
Does The Cinema Within have a post-credit scene?
No. The Cinema Within has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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