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Everything Everywhere Daily

Citizen Kane: The Greatest Film Ever Made?

Everything Everywhere Daily

Gary Arndt | Glassbox Media

History, Education

4.81.8K Ratings

🗓️ 19 May 2021

⏱️ 11 minutes

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In 1941, a young artistic prodigy released his first motion picture. It had enormous anticipation, received incredible reviews, and earned nine Academy Award nominations. However, the film was a financial failure because the vast majority of theaters refused to show it. In the 80 years since its release, it has been named the greatest film of all time on multiple lists by critics and directors. Learn more about Citizen Kane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In 1941, a young artistic prodigy released his first motion pitcher.

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It had enormous anticipation, received incredible reviews, and earned nine Academy Award nominations.

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However, the film was a financial failure because the vast

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majority of theaters refused to show it. In the 80 years since its release, it has

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been named the greatest film of all time on multiple lists by critics and directors.

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Learn more about Citizen Kane and why it's considered the greatest movie ever on this

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