Cinéma, de notre temps Double Play: James Benning and Richard Linklater

In 1985, a serendipitous meeting between two visionary filmmakers set the stage for an enduring friendship and creative partnership that would span decades. Director Richard Linklater invited independent filmmaker James Benning to Austin, Texas, where they forged a bond over their shared passion for art-house cinema, and the Austin Film Society was born. This intimate documentary portrait celebrates their unlikely friendship and explores the divergent paths of two cinematic visionaries, from Benning's DIY roots to Linklater's mainstream success.