Apocalypse now three disc bluray set unboxing theatrical cut, redux, and hearts of darkness. If you love apocalypse now this is definitely a must have film. Few come close to whats achieved, here, and its arguable whether any. A filmma ker s apocalypse is an engrossing, unwavering look back at francis ford coppola s chaotic, catastropheplagued vietnam production, apocalypse now. This documentary chronicles how francis ford coppolas war movie masterpiece apocalypse now 1979. A filmmakers apocalypse again for the first time in a few years, i was struck by the sheer egomaniacal drive that spurred apocalypse now director francis ford coppola forward this is a man who, seemingly quite literally, went incrementally insane in the philippine jungle. For the first time since he was unceremoniously escorted off his longtime dream project, richard stanley reveals in detail his spectacular original vision and how it was all ripped apart at the seams. In 1990, coppola turned her material over to two young filmmakers, george.
Documentary that chronicles how s 1979 was plagued by extraordinary script, shooting, budget, and casting problemsnearly destroying the life and career of the celebrated director. A filmmakers apocalypse is a documentary record of that pitched creative battle. This documentary chronicles how francis ford coppolas war movie masterpiece apocalypse now 1979, was plagued by extraordinary script. Curb your caulicravings and prepare one of our most sought after recipes in your own kitchen. Filled with juicy gossip and a wonderful behindthescenes look at the stressful world of moviemaking, the documentary mixes onlocation home movies shot in the philippines by eleanor coppola, the director s wife, with revealing interviews. With dennis hopper, martin sheen, marlon brando, george lucas. A filmmakers apocalypse, directed by fax bahr and george hickenlooper 1991. Apr 06, 20 documentary that chronicles how francis ford coppola s apocalypse now was plagued by extraordinary script, shooting, budget, and casting problemsnearly destroying the life and career of the.
If you are a fan of coppolas film making, the culture of the 1960s or especially the film apocalypse now you will love this documentary put together by the filmmakers courageous but obviously loving. Apocalypse now payed off for him and hearts of darkness is an exploration in how far filmmakers will go to convey his vision on celluloid. In 2010, it was released in the full disclosure bluray edition of apocalypse now 1979. A filmmakers apocalypse is a 1991 american documentary film about the production of apocalypse now, the 1979 vietnam war epic directed by francis ford coppola. Apocalypse now premiered in 1979 at cannes, shared the palme dor, and went on to become one of the great mythic productions in film history. It was finally released on dvd in 2007, with an optional coppola commentary track. Harrowing and funny, a fine film on its own, hearts. A filmmakers apocalypse coppolas final speech guille221191. The film, seen late last year on showtime cable, is now opening theatrically. A filmmakers apocalypse, details the making and unmaking of francis ford coppolas apocalypse now. Assigned to shoot 16mm pickups for a fiveminute promotional featurette, eleanor coppola was by her husbands side for the entire 238day quagmire, and her extraordinary footage was shaped by directors fax bahr and george hickenlooper into hearts of darkness, one of the great makingof documentaries. A filmmakers apocalypse hearts of darkness and cannot understand how so many people are commenting on apocalypse now redux and yet have not watched hearts of darkness. It was so interesting to hear the thought process of the director and cast at different points during filming.
A fascinating look at the troubled making of one of the greatest films ever made. A filmmakers apocalypse hearts of darkness is an engrossing, unwavering look back at francis coppolas chaotic, catastropheplagued vietnam production, apocalypse now. The awardwinning documentary about the fascinating and harrowing making of apocalypse now, one of the most celebrated films in american cinema. It told a story about vietnam that was inspired by joseph conrads novella heart of darkness, about a journey up the congo river in search of a man named kurtz.
Eagleskywalker87 said on 192020 surprise theres no comments. Eleanor coppola, francis ford coppola, charlie sheen. A filmmakers apocalypse is streaming, if hearts of darkness. A filmmakers apocalypse documentary documentary that chronicles how francis ford coppolas apocalypse now 1979 was plagued by extraordinary script, shooting, budget, and casting problemsnearly destroying the life and career of the celebrated director. The story of the making of apocalypse now is an epic in its own right. Ffc wrote and directed a timeless movie, despite the many setbacks, which are all documented on hearts of darkness. Hearts of darkness chronicles how production problemsamong them bad. Directed by fax bahr, george hickenlooper, eleanor coppola. It really makes you appreciate that the film actually exists because so many factors almost prevented the film from happening.
There is just so much more than the eye could have imagined. Documentary that chronicles how francis ford coppolas apocalypse now was plagued by extraordinary script, shooting, budget, and casting problemsnearly destroying the life and career of the. Fantastic documentary on itself into one of the great cinematic achievements and also gave me a fun idea for fancasting a biopic adaptation of it, with perhaps even more of a focus on the strenuous elements of the shoot, directed by perhaps robert eggers went mostly by how i thought theyd fit the roles though some are uncanny. Chronicling the filming of apocalypse now through eleanor coppolas empathetic and frank point of view, hearts of darkness is a. Problems in production, actors, story, editing, financing and directing are revealed. A filmmakers apocalypse dvd, 2007 at the best online prices at ebay. A filmmakers apocalypse because of the money and stakes involved, studio movies tend to be so completely worked out in advance that shooting them is about executing a creative vision rather than discovering one. Hearts of darkness a filmmaker s apocalypse washington post. Filled with juicy gossip and a wonderful behindthescenes look at the stressful world of moviemaking, the documentary mixes onlocation home movies shot in the. Deriving its name from joseph conrads novella on which apocalypse now is based upon, hearts of darkness. It strips coppola bare of all defenses and yet reveals him as a.
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Do you think anyone working in hollywood today could get away, not only with. Problems in production, actors, story, editing, financing and. A filmmakers apocalypse is a 1991 documentary chronicling the troubled production of francis ford coppolas apocalypse now, and how it not only nearly destroyed the career of the director, but also threatened both the mental and physical health and even lives of not only himself, but also members of the cast and the crew. A filmmakers apocalypse 1991 starring francis ford coppola and martin sheen on dvd and bluray. Hearts of darkness is an engrossing, unwavering look back at francis coppola s chaotic, catastropheplagued vietnam production, apocalypse now. A filmma kers apocalypse is a 1991 american documentary film about the production of apocalypse now, the 1979 vietnam war epic directed b. A filmmaker s apocalypse is an engrossing, unwavering look back at francis ford coppola s chaotic, catastropheplagued vietnam production, apocalypse now. Documentary that chronicles how francis ford coppola s apocalypse now 1979 was plagued by extraordinary script, shooting, budget, and casting problemsnearly destroying the life and career of the celebrated director. A filmmakers apocalypse 1991 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. A filmmakers apocalypse is a 1991 american documentary.
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