Ellroy vs L.A. (2025): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2025, Ellroy vs L.A. is a dokumentarfilm film directed by Francesco Zippel.

What it’s about. A dark journey into the mind of noir master James Ellroy. Through an in-depth interview and archive footage, the documentary interweaves Ellroy's personal and artistic narrative with his original vision of the city of Los Angeles, his birthplace, the origin of his traumas and the inexhaustible container of events, crimes and characters that he was able to transform into his countless literary masterpieces. The film retraces an “ideal day” shaped by traumas, events, and infamous crimes in Los Angeles, a city that profoundly shaped his life and inspired his greatest works.

Who’s in it. Ellroy vs L.A. stars James Ellroy as Self (Footage archive), Calibro 35 as Themselves, Enrico Gabrielli as Himself and Fabio Rondanini as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Ellroy vs L.A. has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ellroy vs L.A. page.

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