Film archive, 2024

Being John Smith

Director John Smith

1Festival entries

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After enduring many decades of embarrassment and discomfort, the artist finally admits that possessing the most common name in the English-speaking world has had a profound impact on his sense of self. Combining fragments of autobiography with interjections concerning confdence,self-doubt, fame,and the state of the world,BEING JOHN SMITH takes us on a confessional journey that addresses universal dilemmas as well as personal ones, revealing just how important a name can be.

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Film details

Director: John Smith
Country/Region: United Kingdom
Year: 2024
Length: 27min
Original language: English
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Director

John Smith

Credits

Director: John Smith
Producer: John Smith

Festival appearances1

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Being John SmithWest Lake International Documentary Festival 2026, No. 8Glory of Documentary: Self-Portrait

Festival history1

西湖国际纪录片大会, 2026Glory of Documentary: Self-Portrait, Official selection

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