The New Man

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2016, Movie, 1h 15min

A creative documentary about becoming a parent... and how to reconceive yourself. Fiction director Josh Appignanesi turns the camera on himself and his wife as they undergo the ordeal of becoming parents in the era of man-children and assisted reproduction. Faced with fatherhood, Josh spirals comically into an envious career funk. But life-threatening complications emerge- the couple are tested to the brink, confronting shattering losses. It's a portrait of our generation going through a revolution in reproduction- forced to find new ways to think about ourselves as creative beings. We hear from Slavoj Žižek, John Berger, Darian Leader (20,000 Days) and Zadie Smith. Universal yet still taboo, it's a film for everyone who has children, wants them, or still feels like a child themselves.

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6.2

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8.0

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Critic Peter Bradshaw

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...a very engaging and thoroughly likable piece of work.

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Critic Wendy Ide

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...a profoundly moving and revealing study of a life-changing event.

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The New Man is a thought-provoking and humorous documentary that explores the challenges of parenthood in the modern era. As filmmaker Josh Appignanesi and his wife embark on the journey of starting a family, they encounter unexpected obstacles that test their strength and resilience. With the help of insightful interviews from notable thinkers, the film delves into the complexities of identity, creativity, and the human experience. Universal yet taboo, The New Man offers a fresh perspective on parenthood that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt like a child themselves.

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You can stream The New Man on: Apple TV Amazon Store