The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee

This documentary explores the multifaceted life of Christopher Lee, blending his well-known acting career with less public aspects of his history. The film examines his Italian aristocratic origins, his family ties to Ian Fleming, and his military service in Finland and Britain during the war. It details his activities tracking Nazis after the conflict and his later work as a heavy metal singer. Using archive footage, interviews, and animation, the film portrays Lee as a versatile artist who sought to be recognized beyond his famous roles in horror cinema.

The film was directed and written by Jon Spira, following his 2015 work Elstree 1976. Produced by BFI, Trigger Films, and Canal Cat Films in the United Kingdom, the production features Christopher Lee alongside Joe Dante, Peter Jackson, John Landis, Harriet Walter, and Paul Maslansky. Released on August 9, 2024, with a runtime of 103 minutes, the documentary has a rating of 7.5/10 on TMDB based on 20 votes.