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To Be

To Be

2012
Drama
3 min NR USA
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Ten actors, one day, one city, and the greatest monologue of all. Some voices speak across the ages.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Damien Power
Starring
Diane Kaye Alde / Melanie Araya / Emma Campbell / Leo King Hii / Kathy Hoang / Patrick Richards / Izzy Stevens / Ebony Vagulans

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 24, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

'To Be' is a rare cinematic gem that prioritises raw performance and profound text above all else. The audacious conceit of ten actors, one day, one city, all dedicated to delivering a singular, monumental monologue is executed with…

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Silas Croft
Apr 24, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

In 'To Be', the filmmakers have embarked on an ambitious, stripped-back exploration of performance and text. The film's singular focus on ten actors delivering one monologue over a single day in a city is an intriguing proposition. It’s…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 24, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is cinema as pure performance, a fascinating distillation of dramatic intent. 'To Be' takes a singular, powerful monologue and refracts it through the lenses of ten different actors, set against the backdrop of a single day in…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 24, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

'To Be' presents a starkly conceived premise: ten actors, one day, one city, and a singular monologue. The ambition is palpable, aiming to explore the profound resonance of spoken text through varied interpretations. However, the execution struggles to…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 24, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

A bold, if somewhat austere, experiment in cinematic performance, 'To Be' centres on a single, potent monologue delivered by ten distinct actors across a single day in an unnamed city. The concept is undeniably intriguing, leaning heavily on…

FAQs

The film's description hints at a tone that is both intimate and expansive. The focus on a single, significant monologue suggests an introspective and potentially dramatic or philosophical tone. The setting of 'one city' and the idea of voices speaking 'across the ages' could introduce elements of urban atmosphere, reflection, and perhaps a touch of melancholy or profound contemplation.