James Mangold’s A Complete Unknown follows the formative years of Bob Dylan from teen folk artist to rock star. The writer/director tells Screen about the film’s own five-year journey. James Mangold recalls being “instantly and insatiably hooked by the possibilities” when he found the project that would eventually become A Complete Unknown.

Despite his somewhat negative encounter with the Blowin’ In The Wind singer, Young continued to praise the film, which stars Timothée Chalamet as a young Dylan, “This movie is a great tribute to his life and music. I think if you love Bob’s music you should see this great movie. I loved it.”

A Complete Unknown: Set in the vibrant New York music scene of the early 1960s, the film follows the journey of 19-year-old Minnesota musician Bob Dylan. It captures his rapid ascent from a budding folk singer to a prominent figure in concert halls and on the charts, highlighting his impact on the music world.