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Three Kinds of Close Encounters

Film · 2017

This new extra begins with a look back at the movie's impact at the time it was made. It goes on to explore filmmaking techniques, the human character drama in the film, crafting key scenes, the film's terrors and tensions, John Williams' score, cast and performances, Spielberg's passion for Arrival, the film's legacy and the spirit it maintains today, and more. Speakers include Spielberg, J.J. Abrams, and Denis Villeneuve.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Laurent Bouzereaudirector · producer
  2. Anthony Dalesandroeditor
  3. Andrew Stuartproducer
  4. Darin Kuhlmannproducer

On screen

  1. Denis Villeneuvelead actor
  2. J.J. Abramslead actor
  3. Steven Spielberglead actor
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From the people who made Three Kinds of Close Encounters

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Through the cast

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