Bob Dylan biopic leaves many stones unturned - not least his Christian faith

A Complete Unknown is a film for anyone curious about the human condition. But by leaving out the singer’s conversion to Christianity, the redemptive arc is ultimately unfulfilling, says Krish Kandiah

I recently had the opportunity to catch a sneak preview of A Complete Unknown, a film about the young Bob Dylan, played by Timothée Chalamet. For those familiar with Chalamet’s previous roles in Dune, Wonka and Call Me By Your Name, he may seem an unlikely choice of actor for the scruffy, grungy folk icon who redefined music in the 1960s.

I, too, had reservations - Chalamet’s youthful, almost baby-faced charm didn’t seem to align with the raw, rebellious energy that Dylan embodied. However, I was wrong. Chalamet’s portrayal is surprisingly fitting - perhaps because both were early breakouts in their respective fields and knew how to draw crowds and attention. As I watched the film, it turned out I was wrong about a lot of other things, too, when it came to Bob Dylan.