His bold and poetic lyrics made him one of the most influential musicians of all time—and it all started in a hospital. His name is Robert Allen Zimmerman, but the world knows him as Bob Dylan.
A Complete Unknown dives into a key chapter in Dylan’s life, capturing the struggles of a young artist pushing boundaries. Directed by James Mangold, the film stars Timothée Chalamet, a casting choice that turned out to be a perfect fit.
Timothée has earned an Oscar nomination for his performance as the reserved, soft-spoken musician who changed music forever. In an exclusive interview, he shared what it was like to step into Dylan’s shoes.
“With someone as well known as Bob Dylan, who’s been in the public eye for decades, comes with a lot of expectations. He had a unique way of carrying himself—his mannerisms, his presence. You have to capture those little details, or it just feels like a movie about any random person… Maybe he even smiled more than people think.”
A Complete Unknown is based on the book Dylan Goes Electric, which tells the story of a turning point in Dylan’s career. At a folk festival, he decided to experiment with new genres—a move that didn’t sit well with audiences or even some of his biggest supporters.**
James Mangold on What Makes Bob Dylan’s Story Perfect for Film
Director James Mangold, best known for Walk the Line, shared why this chapter of Bob Dylan’s life was so cinematic and compelling to bring to the big screen.
“I want people to experience a story that feels like a fable—something more than just a Wikipedia entry, a biography, or a list of facts. That’s not what makes a great movie or a great performance. It’s about what happens between the lines, beneath the music, in the quiet moments. That’s where real cinema lives. For me, this story felt like a fable from the start. The idea of Dylan arriving in New York for the first time as Bob Dylan, making his way to visit his dying hero in the hospital—that’s the heart of the film.”
— James Mangold, director of A Complete Unknown, in an exclusive interview with De Estreno
The film also dives into Dylan’s rise to fame, his struggles with success, and the women who influenced and inspired him along the way.
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