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Forman vs. Forman

Forman vs. Forman (2019)

1h 18m | PG-13

⭐ 7.8 / 10

A moving account, in his own words, of the personal life and work of the brilliant Czech filmmaker Miloš Forman (1932-2018): his tragic childhood, his major contribution to the cultural movement known as the Czech New Wave, his exile in Paris, his troubled days in New York, his rise to stardom in Hollywood; a complete existence in the service of cinema.

Director: Helena Třeštíková

Studio: Alegria Productions

Genre: Documentary

Video: 720p

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Cast

Petr Forman

Petr Forman

as Miloš Forman (voice)

Miloš Forman

Miloš Forman

as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

Václav Havel

Václav Havel

as Self - Friend (archive footage)

Věra Křesadlová

Věra Křesadlová

as Self - 2nd Wife (archive footage)

Amos Vogel

Amos Vogel

as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

Gustáv Husák

Gustáv Husák

as Self - Politician (archive footage)

Reviews

By SWITCH.

Miloš Forman experienced life-changing events and was able to take advantage of them and turn them into a narrative of an individual‛s never-ending fight for freedom against institutions. Jakub Hejna and Helena Třeštíková's film does a remarkable job of connecting the archives and Forman's words and this clear account of the life of one of the world's greatest filmmakers should be embraced by anyone who has any interest in the complex relationship between fortune, misfortune, politics and the creative arts. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-forman-vs-forman-the-life-of-a-creative-rebel