Waiting for Timothée Chalamet's 'A Complete Unknown'? Check out these 5 films based on Bob Dylan's life

The official trailer for A Complete Unknown, the highly anticipated biopic of Bob Dylan, is out. Timothée Chalamet?looks impressive as he steps into the shoes of the legendary singer. The forthcoming film will chronic Dylan’s journey from a young music aficionado to a global superstar while also highlighting the controversies that erupted during his mostly-celebrated career. As you wait for A Complete Unknown, check out these five Bob Dylan movies that perfectly encapsulate the artist's influence on pop culture.? ?

1. Don't look back (1967)

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The documentary film, directed by D.A Pennebaker, focused on Bob Dylan's 1965 tour in the UK, capturing the pivotal moment when Dylan transitioned from folk to rock. Paving the way for rockumentaries, Don't Look Back featured concert performances, candid conversations, and behind-the-scenes moments.

2.No Direction Home (2005)

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Directed by Martin Scorsese, No Direction Home explored Bob Dylan's early life and career (1961-1967). The documentary, featuring Dylan, Joan Baez, Allen Ginsberg, and other key figures, showcased some rare footage of concerts and previously unseen interviews.

3. I'm not there (2007)

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The musical drama film, directed by Todd Haynes, was hailed as an unconventional biopic as six different actors played different aspects of Dylan's persona. It followed a non-linear form of storytelling, exploring the singer's various identities.

4. The Other Side of the Mirror: Bob Dylan at the Newport Folk Festival (2007)

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The documentary drama, directed by Murray Lerner, focused on Bob Dylan's transformative performances at the Newport Folk Festival (1963-1965). Featuring interviews with Bob and his close pals, the documentary provided an intimate and historic look at Dylan's pivotal performances, solidifying his status as a musical revolutionary.

5. Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story (2019)

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The documentary film, also directed by Martin Scorsese, captured Bob Dylan's 1975-1976 Rolling Thunder Revue tour. Offering a unique blend of music, myth and reinventing, the Grammy-nominated documentary showcased Dylan's creative genius and cultural impact.

About A Complete Unknown

?According to Searchlight Pictures’ official synopsis, A Complete Unknown follows “19-year-old Minnesota musician Bob Dylan’s meteoric rise as a folk singer to concert halls and the top of the charts—his songs and mystique becoming a worldwide sensation—culminating in his groundbreaking electric rock and roll performance at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965.”

The James Mangold directorial, also featuring Elle Fanning, is slated to be released on December 25, 2024.