The Coen Brothers Story

This documentary examines the professional history and creative methods of filmmakers Ethan and Joel Coen. It explores how the brothers operate as a unified entity in their roles as screenwriters and directors to create a distinct cinematic universe with its own logic and morality. The film includes previously unreleased interviews with several actors who have appeared in their movies.

Directed by Sarah Aspinall and produced by Matthias Greving, the project is a joint production between ZDF/Arte, BBC, and Kinescope Film from Germany and the United Kingdom. The 60-minute film features Joel Coen and Ethan Coen appearing as themselves, alongside other cast members including George Clooney, Sam Elliott, Jeff Bridges, and Tilda Swinton.