Merchant Ivory

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Merchant Ivory

2023,

1h 52m,

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MERCHANT IVORY (2023) is the first definitive feature documentary to lend new and compelling perspectives on the partnership, both professional and personal, of director James Ivory, producer Ismail Merchant and their primary associates, writer Ruth Prawer Jhabvala and composer Richard Robbins. Footage from more than fifty interviews, clips, and archival material gives voice to the family of actors and technicians who helped define Merchant Ivory’s Academy Award-winning work of consummate quality and intelligence. With six Oscar winners among the notable artists participating, these close and often long-term collaborators intimately detail the transformational cinematic creativity and personal and professional drama of the wandering company that left an indelible impact on film culture.

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An insightful glimpse into James Ivory and Ismail Merchant's relationship as well as a warm celebration of their artistic collaborations, Merchant Ivory is an invaluable treat for fans of the filmmaking team.

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Mark Kermode

Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)

Jan 11, 2025

A really interesting documentary.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

Dec 16, 2024

3/5

... A dense, rewarding and essentially chronological analysis that reminds us of the duo’s pre-eminence as film-makers.

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Marina Ashioti

Little White Lies

Dec 11, 2024

3/5

Stephen Soucy’s affectionate yet scattershot documentary on this 40-year partnership explores the overlap between the two as lovers and as collaborators...

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Jaylan Salah

Geek Vibes Nation

Aug 18, 2026

6.7/10

Merchant Ivory is a dream embedded in reality. It’s a film about the art of making something grand out of the ashes.

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Jane Freebury

Jane Freebury

Oct 14, 2025

4/5

A richly informative study of the filmmaking duo behind the lavish period dramas they became famous for, focussed on fine performances and underpinned by intelligent writing

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Joshua Ryan

Sunshine State Cineplex

Jul 19, 2025

7/10

Merchant Ivory is a love letter to film. It delves deep into its subject and passionately explores it.

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MERCHANT IVORY (2023) is the first definitive feature documentary to lend new and compelling perspectives on the partnership, both professional and personal, of director James Ivory, producer Ismail Merchant and their primary associates, writer Ruth Prawer Jhabvala and composer Richard Robbins. Footage from more than fifty interviews, clips, and archival material gives voice to the family of actors and technicians who helped define Merchant Ivory’s Academy Award-winning work of consummate quality and intelligence. With six Oscar winners among the notable artists participating, these close and often long-term collaborators intimately detail the transformational cinematic creativity and personal and professional drama of the wandering company that left an indelible impact on film culture.

Director: Stephen Soucy
Producer: Stephen Soucy, Jon Hart
Screenwriter: Stephen Soucy, Jon Hart
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 52m

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