What happens when a master director, reeling from a career crisis, takes on a small, paranoid comedy of errors set over one hellish night in New York City? Unraveling After Hours: A Director's Journey plunges into the chaotic, brilliant creation of Martin Scorsese's most underrated masterpiece. This is the definitive story of how a seemingly simple night out spirals into a darkly hilarious, Kafkaesque nightmare, and how the film itself became an act of artistic survival for its legendary director. Inside this definitive account, you'll discover: The Script's Improbable Path: Follow the story from a student thesis inspired by a cult radio monologue to the hands of a filmmaker desperate for a creative lifeline. A Legendary Collaboration: Uncover the intricate creative process between Scorsese and his team-the prowling camera of Michael Ballhaus, the frantic editing of Thelma Schoonmaker, and the anxiety-inducing score of Howard Shore. A New Cinematic Language: Learn how the crew forged a groundbreaking visual and auditory style to perfectly capture the essence of urban paranoia. Deep Psychoanalytic Themes: Go beyond the production to explore the film's potent themes of primal fear and its protagonist's journey through a surreal SoHo that becomes a landscape of the subconscious. A Career-Defining Triumph: Witness the story of a film made without the safety net of Robert De Niro that went on to win Best Director at Cannes and become a touchstone of independent cinema. This is the untold story of how After Hours reinvigorated a career and cemented a legacy.