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A "proper review" of the 2017 documentary reveals a fascinating, yet often heartbreaking, exploration of the fine line between artistic devotion and extreme obsession. Directed by Tony Zierra , the film centers on Leon Vitali , a promising British actor who famously played Lord Bullingdon in Stanley Kubrick’s Barry Lyndon before abandoning his own acting career to become Kubrick’s 24/7 "jack-of-all-trades" assistant for over 20 years. Core Themes & Critical Reception

The film is universally praised as "pure candy for Kubrick buffs". It is packed with behind-the-scenes anecdotes, unheard-of trivia, and interviews with actors like Matthew Modine and Ryan O'Neal . Filmworker Filmworker

Critics frequently describe the film as a "dark meditation" on the cost of supporting a legendary artist. It captures how Vitali was "subsumed" by Kubrick’s perfectionism, performing everything from casting and color correction to menial tasks like monitoring dying pets. A "proper review" of the 2017 documentary reveals