E. T., an Emotional Blockbuster
E. T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Steven Spielberg's endearing movie released in 1982, achieved the triple feat of bringing to life one of the most iconic characters in pop culture, revolutionizing science fiction cinema and establishing itself as one of the highest-grossing family movies in the history of cinema, capable of making the whole world laugh and cry.
- Year: 2022
- Country: France
- Genre: Documentary, History, TV Movie
- Studio: ARTE GEIE, MDAM
- Keyword: movie business, pop culture, cult figure, teen movie, making of, character study, based on movie, intercultural relationship, movie fan, new american cinema, cinema history, movie industry, iconic, complex relationship, usa cinema, artistic legacy, caregiver patient relationship, youth icon, history and legacy, cultural icon, character come to life, animated character, cult film, film about film, character profile, fictional character comes to life
- Director: Clélia Cohen, Antoine Coursat
- Cast: