The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee

Well educated and raised in a loving home and community, Christopher Lee proudly served his country during WWII. But when he returned to post-war England, he needed to follow his passion and become an actor. Often denied roles for simply being too tall, his journey to becoming the legend we know had a rocky start until he found his true calling. Beautifully combining archival and behind-the-scenes imagery, puppetry, multiple styles of animation, and interviews with his friends and family, this documentary explores the incredible life and innumerable on-screen deaths of Christopher Lee's decades- and continent-spanning career across stages and screens of all sizes. Not to mention his run as a heavy metal artist. From classic movie monsters to an unforgettable cult leader to villains in two of the biggest movie franchises of the new century, his voice and performances have haunted audiences since the 1950s. But the man behind these legendary roles maintained an incredible joy for life and surrounded himself with people who did the same. Though he often joked about being mistaken for his close friends Peter Cushing and Vincent Price, Christopher Lee stands as a singular and unforgettable human being. Celebrating his life and remembering his nearly 300 roles with those who knew him best in this unique documentary is good medicine for our souls. (Fantastic Fest)