About the Film
SK13: KUBRICK'S ENDGAME
Introducing SK13: Kubrick's Endgame, a daring new documentary from Filmworker director, Tony Zierra, that delves into the enigmatic world of Stanley Kubrick, the revered maestro of cinema, and his relentless struggles to bring his visionary films to life.
What if there was a hidden gem among Kubrick’s filmography, a cinematic jewel yet to be discovered? The truth is, such a film does exist, and it happens to be the last creation from the ingenious mind of Stanley Kubrick: Eyes Wide Shut.
When it opened in July 1999, Eyes Wide Shut faced harsh criticism from reviewers. Audiences, expecting a titillating, star-driven spectacle, were left perplexed and disappointed by this highly anticipated finale, dismissing it as the folly of a once-great director. Instead of cementing Kubrick’s legacy, the film seemingly tarnished it.
But can Eyes Wide Shut be so readily dismissed? After all, it is the final work of the same visionary who gave us a slew of cinematic masterpieces:
The Killing, Paths of Glory, Dr. Strangelove, Lolita, A Clockwork Orange, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Barry Lyndon, The Shining, and Full Metal Jacket.
Could Kubrick’s ultimate creation truly be what many claimed—a rambling misstep from an aging recluse who had lost his touch?
Director Tony Zierra refused to accept that the great Stanley Kubrick concluded his illustrious career with a tragic failure. Driven by an unwavering admiration for this cinematic giant, Zierra embarked on a decades long quest to uncover the secrets behind Eyes Wide Shut and understand why Kubrick considered it his “greatest contribution to the art of cinema.”
SK13: Kubrick's Endgame is the culmination of that relentless pursuit. Through exhaustive research and exclusive interviews with key individuals, Zierra takes us on a journey through Kubrick’s career and unravels the enigma surrounding Eyes Wide Shut, finally providing long-awaited answers about its inception, tumultuous production, troubled release, and enduring impact. This remarkable documentary not only presents Eyes Wide Shut in a fresh and captivating light, but also deepens our comprehension of Kubrick’s boundlessly creative mind. It’s a look behind the mask of contemporary society that sheds light on Kubrick’s vulnerability as an artist and the immense obstacles he conquered in shaping his timeless body of work.
Twenty-five years after its release, get ready to experience Kubrick’s last film for the first time. You’ll never see Eyes Wide Shut or Stanley Kubrick the same way again.
News and Reviews
Eyes Wide Shut: The remarkable afterlife of a notorious 1990s misfire
"All of Kubrick's movies tend to grow with time and Eyes Wide Shut is structured in a way to deliberately intrigue people and ignite discussions," filmmaker Tony Zierra – who has directed an upcoming documentary, SK13: Kubrick’s Endgame, dissecting the film's hidden meanings – tells the BBC. "You see the film's themes reflected in news events. Whether it's the exposure of corrupt politicians, or sex scandals...
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Eyes Wide Shut Documentary Will Examine Stanley Kubrick's Final Film
Stanley Kubrick, one of the most acclaimed filmmakers in the history of the medium, left this world in 1999, but right before his death he completed work on his final film, Eyes Wide Shut. The psychological journey into a night of Christmastime orgies and sexual frustration divided critics and audiences alike upon release.
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Tony Zierra to Follow up Filmworker with New Kubrick Doc about Eyes Wide Shut
Tony Zierra, the director of this year’s critically acclaimed Cannes screener Filmworker – about Leon Vitali, who served for decades as Stanley Kubrick’s right-hand man is working on a followup Kubrick documentary about the making of the 1999 drama Eyes Wide Shut, starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman.
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Eyes Wide Shut Documentary SK13 in the Works from Filmworker Director Tony Zierra
Tony Zierra isn’t done with Stanley Kubrick yet. After directing Filmworker, a documentary about the meticulous auteur’s right-hand man, Zierra is set to make a movie about Eyes Wide Shut. In an interview with Variety, he reveals that SK13 — shorthand for Stanley Kubrick’s 13th film — was originally meant to precede Filmworker.
Michael Nordine, IndieWire - Read more
An Eyes Wide Shut Documentary is Coming Our Way
Eyes Wide Shut, Stanley Kubrick’s final film before his untimely passing in 1999, is arguably his most divisive work. The film left a certain swath of viewers scratching their heads, a.k.a. the people who went to see it just because Hollywood power couple Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman were the stars.
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