"Julian Sklar, a star of the '60s and '70s, has spent decades in retreat, living off his notoriety and persona as an art curmudgeon, while Lori Butler, with considerable talent, struggles to make ends meet working at a food truck."
"As Julian and Lori engage in a prolonged duel, they offer deceptions and moments of vulnerability, becoming complex portraits of individuals wounded by an art world that has left them behind."
The Christophers features Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel as artists at different stages of their careers. Julian Sklar, once a celebrated artist, now lives in retreat, while Lori Butler, talented yet struggling, works at a food truck. Their paths cross when Lori's classmate proposes a scheme involving Julian. The film, directed by Steven Soderbergh, presents a complex relationship between the two characters, showcasing their vulnerabilities and the impact of the art world on their lives. The narrative unfolds as a duel between generations, revealing deeper emotional layers.
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