The Amazed Spectator (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film

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Released in 2016, The Amazed Spectator is a documentary film directed by Edgar Pêra, running about 70 minutes.

What it’s about. A kino-investigation about spectatorship, a continuous conversation between different kinds of spectators: which one is more cinema: Citizen Kane on a mobile phone or a football game projected in a cinema theatre? What is the cinema of uncertainty? How many kinds of amazement exist? Does fear and belief precede amazement? What are the rights and duties of the spectator? Is the essay film a manifesto against voyeurism? Should spectators be paid? What amazes the spectator of this day and age?

Who’s in it. The Amazed Spectator stars Diana Sá as Spectator, Miguel Borges as Spectator, Valdemar Santos as Spectator and Laura Mulvey as Herself, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Amazed Spectator page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Amazed Spectator tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Amazed Spectator (2016)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Amazed Spectator change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in The Amazed Spectator?
The Amazed Spectator stars Diana Sá, Miguel Borges, Valdemar Santos, Laura Mulvey and Eduardo Lourenço.
When was The Amazed Spectator released?
The Amazed Spectator was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.