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Merchant Ivory review – an affectionate yet shallow biodoc
Little White LiesStory by Marina Ashioti
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Insider look at the iconic duo behind decade-spanning Merchant Ivory films, from literary adaptations to on-set drama.
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- Merchant and Ivory's 40-year partnership produced 40+ films, including 'Remains of the Day' and 'Howards End' - making them one of the most prolific filmmaking teams in history.
- Despite their professional success, Merchant and Ivory's volatile personal relationship was marked by creative clashes and jealousy, with Merchant once punching Ivory on-set after a dispute.
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Ismail Merchant, James Ivory, Merchant Ivory, Remains of the Day, Howards End