Ellis (2015)
Ellis (2015), directed by JR, starring Robert De Niro.
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Synopsis
Ellis, a fourteen-minute film directed by JR and written by Academy Award winner Eric Roth, tells the elusive story of countless immigrants whose pursuit of a new life led them to the now-shuttered Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital. Following its opening in 1902, approximately 1.2 million people passed through the facility, where the Statue of Liberty can be seen from the windows. Languishing in a sort of purgatory awaiting their fate, many were never discharged.
- André ChemetoffCinematography
- JRDirector
- Maxime Pozzi-GarciaEditing
- Nils FrahmOriginal music
About the film
Ellis is a short film directed by JR and starring Robert De Niro. The motion picture awakens memories of the early years of the experience of one immigrant. The screenplay was written by Academy Award winner Eric Roth. The shooting took place in the abandoned Ellis Island Hospital complex. The film premiered on October 4, 2015 at The New Yorker Festival.
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Ellis is a short film directed by JR and starring Robert De Niro. The motion picture awakens memories of the early years of the experience of one immigrant. The screenplay was written by Academy Award winner Eric Roth. The shooting took place in the abandoned Ellis Island Hospital complex. The film premiered on October 4, 2015 at The New Yorker Festival.
Plot
The film tells the story of the forgotten times, immigrants who built America. The film shows an abandoned Ellis Island Hospital complex, where many memories of immigrants associated with this place.
References
Text from Ellis (film) on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellis_(film)
Trivia
- It premiered on October 4, 2015, a Sunday.
- As of September 20, 2026, it is on no subscription service in Brazil — only to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
- This film's quiz has 8 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosUnframed USA, Emerson Collective
- CountriesUnited States
- LanguagesEnglish
- StatusReleased
Where to watch
Cast
Robert De Niro
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Crew
- André Chemetoff Cinematography
- JR Director
- Maxime Pozzi-Garcia Editing
- Nils Frahm Original music
- Eric Roth Screenplay
Questions about this film
What is Ellis about?
Ellis: Ellis, a fourteen-minute film directed by JR and written by Academy Award winner Eric Roth, tells the elusive story of countless immigrants whose pursuit of a new life led them to the now-shuttered Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital. Following its opening in 1902, approximately 1.2 million people passed through the facil…
Who directed Ellis?
Ellis was directed by JR in 2015.
Who stars in Ellis?
The cast of Ellis includes Robert De Niro.
How long is Ellis?
Ellis runs for 15 minutes, or 0h15.
Where can I watch Ellis?
Ellis is available on Apple TV Store. Availability changes often: the list on this page is the most recent we received.
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