The Artist Must Grow Ever More Selfish
Mar 27, 2026
Director
Susan SandlerOverview
A tender documentary portrait from director Susan Sandler, drawn from Ned Rorem's Paris Diary. The film offers a candid, intimate and dream like visit with the young composer in 1950s Paris, narrated in his own words. Through diary excerpts and music, it reveals a dashing, self-searching artist moving through a vibrant cultural world of writers, composers, and taste makers whose paths crossed with his. Both personal and provocative, the film captures Rorem's fearless honesty, his unguarded reflections on love and ambition, and the formative experiences that shaped his artistic voice.
Cast of The Artist Must Grow Ever More Selfish
Crew of The Artist Must Grow Ever More Selfish
About The Artist Must Grow Ever More Selfish
What is The Artist Must Grow Ever More Selfish about?
A tender documentary portrait from director Susan Sandler, drawn from Ned Rorem's Paris Diary. The film offers a candid, intimate and dream like visit with the young composer in 1950s Paris, narrated in his own words. Through diary excerpts and music, it reveals a dashing, self-searching artist moving through a vibrant cultural world of writers, composers, and taste makers whose paths crossed…
When was The Artist Must Grow Ever More Selfish released?
The Artist Must Grow Ever More Selfish was released on March 27, 2026.
Who directed The Artist Must Grow Ever More Selfish?
The Artist Must Grow Ever More Selfish was directed by Susan Sandler.
Who is in the cast of The Artist Must Grow Ever More Selfish?
The cast of The Artist Must Grow Ever More Selfish includes James Grevatt, Doron Perk and Ned Rorem.