If youre going to devote your career to working with one filmmaker, then stanley kubrick would be that person. Tony zierra to follow up filmworker with eyes wide shut docu. Season 4 episode 6 the car pool lane 2004 season 4 benefits from one of the strongest narrative arcs of the whole series. May 14, 2018 a documentary portrait of leon vitali, who played a minor role on stanley kubricks barry lyndon and became the directors personal assistant. The blue fairy makes the wait for season 3 painful. Yet, thats exactly what leon vitali did after his acclaimed performance as lord bullingdon in stanley kubricks barry lyndon. May 19, 2017 a tender documentary profiles leon vitali, who gave up a promising acting career to become the celebrated auteurs most valued assistant gwilym mumford fri 19 may 2017 15. Leon vitali was a rising british television actor when stanley kubrick. Check out the new trailer for filmworker starring leon vitali. Larry has been chosen by mel brooks to star in the broadway show the producers and includes the brilliant ben stiller and david schwimmer. Speaking to variety about his next project, sk, eyes wide shut being.
For leon vitali, he didnt have to give up an appendage. Leon vitali had a thriving acting career most others would envy. Tony zierras filmworker and rudiger suchslands hitlers hollywood, two documentaries that had their north american premieres at the 2017 telluride film festival, has been acquired by kino lorber for release in the north america in 2018. Published on oct 19, 2017 director tony zierra talks about filmworker, his documentary on leon vitalis fascinating account of working as one of stanley kubricks closest collaborators. In filmworker, vitalis candid, often funny, sometimes shocking experiences in the company of kubrick are woven together with rich and varied elements including previously unseen photos, videos, letters, notebooks, and memos from a very private collection.
Vitalis agent calls him, saying that the american expat was adapting william thackerays 1844 novel barry lyndon and was interested in the actor for the role of the dastardly lord bullingdon. With leon vitali, ryan oneal, brian capron, mike alfreds. It ushers you into the world of how kubrick put his movies together. Its a rare person who would give up fame and fortune to toil in obscurity for someone elses creative vision.
Lyon tony zierra, the director of this years critically acclaimed cannes screener filmworker about leon vitali, who served for decades as stanley kubricks righthand man is. He made films in all genres but indelibly stamped his own genius on the war, comedy, thriller, horror, satire, crime, sciencefiction, historical and drama films he adapted and created for the big screen. Vitali was so taken with kubricks mystique and artand so attuned to the mans manner and. Oct 19, 2017 published on oct 19, 2017 director tony zierra talks about filmworker, his documentary on leon vitalis fascinating account of working as one of stanley kubricks closest collaborators. May 19, 2017 the new documentary filmworker, which had its premiere friday in cannes classics, presents the two men as essentially codependent.
Filmworker 2017, not rated profiles leon vitali, the british actor who gave up his acting career to be stanley kubricks personal assistant for over 20 years. As described in the first trailer for filmworker, which we are very proud to offer exclusively, many people would give their right arm to work with the legendary director. The life and career of the hailed hollywood movie star and underappreciated genius inventor, hedy lamarr. After directing filmworker, a documentary about the meticulous auteurs righthand man, zierra is set to make a movie about eyes wide. May 11, 2018 before he died in 1999, stanley kubrick was working on a rerelease of 2001. Kubrick, much as he sought to control every element of his films, needed to delegate at least some tasks to good people who had a sense of his judgment. May 24, 2018 in filmworker, vitalis candid, often funny, sometimes shocking experiences in the company of kubrick are woven together with rich and varied elements including previously unseen photos, videos, letters, notebooks, and memos from a very private collection. The story of descendentsall 2012 the filmballad of mamadada 2014 filmworker 2017 filth 2014 filth and wisdom 2008 filthy gorgeous. Stanley kubrick is the greatest filmmaker who ever lived. A documentary about how english actor leon vitali came to work as an assistant to american filmmaker stanley kubrick for over 30 years. Tony zierras fascinating documentary that premiered at cannes in 2017 and was released theatrically in 2018 is about an unsung hero in the lore of legendary filmmaker stanley kubrickleon vitali, who describes himself not as an assistant, but as a filmworker. The article brought a thankyou from one of kubricks associates, and while that email has long since disappeared, im pretty sure it came from leon vitali, the subject of tony zierras fascinating documentary filmworker. As described in the first trailer for filmworker, which we are very proud to offer exclusively. A tender documentary profiles leon vitali, who gave up a promising acting career to become the celebrated auteurs most valued assistant gwilym mumford fri 19 may 2017 15.
Vitalis absence from our general understanding of kubricks work means he never received the praise he deserved. Leon vitali, ryan oneal, danny lloyd a documentary portrait of leon vitali, who played a minor role on stanley kubricks barry lyndon and became the directors personal assistant. Oct 21, 2017 tony zierra isnt done with stanley kubrick yet. Filmworker provides invaluable insight into how sausages were made, into the workings of the greatest poststudio system. For its 7th season, christie pits film festival proudly presented eyes on the prize, a weekly outdoor series featuring films about competition, camaraderie, and the drive to win. Eyes wide shut documentary sk in the works from filmworker director tony zierra. Nov 15, 2018 comedy the breakup 2006, pg with vince vaughn and jennifer aniston as a warring couple. Filmworker 2017, not rated profiles leon vitali, the british actor who gave up his acting career to be stanley kubricks personal assistant for more than 20 years. Filmworker is a wonderful tribute and reminder of the tireless effort that goes into the process of filmmaking. Filmworker 2017 22 2018 1080p webdl, 2017, 720p webdl. Lee ermey in filmworker 2017 stellan skarsgard in filmworker 2017 leon. While a few of the films on the docfeature shortlist were not nominated or singled out by other awards groups charm city, communion. Kino lorber to release filmworker and hitlers hollywood. Its a rare person who would give up fame and fortune to toil in obscurity for someone elses.
Filmworker, tony zierras extraordinary documentary, dives in to what happened next. A space odyssey to coincide with the year it had made synonymous with scifi cinematic glory. A tender documentary profiles leon vitali, who gave up a promising acting career to become the celebrated auteurs most valued assistant gwilym mumford fri. Filmworker 2017 the remarkable, untold story of leon. With hedy lamarr, mel brooks, jennifer hom, anthony loder. Oct 21, 2017 lyon tony zierra, the director of this years critically acclaimed cannes screener filmworker about leon vitali, who served for decades as stanley kubricks righthand man is. New on netflix, amazon prime and other services week of. The academy of motion picture arts and sciences has released the shortlists in nine categories, including best feature documentary, where hit documentaries like wont you be my neighbor and free solo are among the list of contenders.
Filmworker 2017 the remarkable, untold story of leon vitali. After that, the incredible documentary will begin hitting more cities nationwide. Sentai filmworks, llc is an american anime licensing company located in houston, texas. Season of the witch 1972 black sunday 1977 supermarkt 1974. After wrapping in july of 1974, vitali moved on to other gigs.
Depicting masters of their craft through documentary is the theme this week. Vitali comes across as downtoearth and hardworking, needing the patience of a saint to cope with kubricks temper and perfectionism. Apr 26, 2018 check out the new trailer for filmworker starring leon vitali. The film pays tribute to one of the hardestworking, least wellknown collaborators to perhaps cinemas greatest visionary. Eyes wide shut documentary sk in the works indiewire. Under french law n 7817 of 6 january 1978, modified relating to data processing, files, and liberties, internet users have the right to oppose art. It was formed in 2008 by john ledford, formerly of a. Zierras homage to kubricks righthand man had its world premiere at this years cannes film festival and will also show at the. Filmworker is a 2017 american documentary film directed by tony zierra about leon vitali, a successful british actor who, after playing the role of lord bullingdon in the stanley kubrickdirected barry lyndon, gave up his acting career to work for decades as kubricks assistant. Leon vitali does not refer to himself as stanley kubricks personal assistant, but an unspecific, selfeffacing filmworker instead. Directed, shot, and edited by tony zierra, its a portrait of kubricks righthand man, who devoted himself to the religion of all things kubrick, but beyond that the film has a special value. The life and career of the hailed hollywood movie star and. Invisible temptation 1996, carving out our name 2001, america off line 2003, my big break 2009, filmworker 2017 producer elizabeth yoffe. Vision some of the notable licensed anime series include clannad, kon.
Filmworker 2018 the story of leon vitali, who surrendered his promising acting career to become stanley kubricks devoted righthand man. The film will be directed by filmworker helmer tony zierra. Whats new on netflix, amazon prime, other services. Focusing on stanley kubricks assistant leon vitali who worked with him from barry lyndon onwards, it reminds you how dedicated to the craft you must be in order to make it in the industry. Tagged 2010s, japan, japanese filmworker 2017 by rarelust november 3, 2018 10. The car pool lane finds larry attempting to get into an upperclassw. New on netflix, amazon prime and other services week of nov. Filmworker is directed by tony zierra, who is actually working on another kubrick doc titled sk focusing on the film eyes wide shut. Filmworker cleveland international film festival april 7. Filmworker is a firstrate account of the ongoing creative process some call dysfunctional. Tony zierra to follow up filmworker with new stanley kubrick doc about eyes. In filmworker, leon vitali spent his life working with stanley kubrick to develop and preserve a level of quality that kubr. The new documentary filmworker, which had its premiere friday in cannes classics, presents the two men as essentially codependent. Filmworker is a documentary about stanley kubricks longtime collaborator leon vitali.
Director tony zierras film filmworker focuses on leon vitali, the longtime righthand man to legendary director, stanley kubrick. Filmworker offers longoverdue recognition to one of stanley kubricks key collaborators while opening an often troubling window into the directors demanding work. At least the summer movie season, which starts extra early this year thanks to marvels early release of avengers infinity war. Filmworker premiered at the 2017 cannes film festival on may 19 and was nominated for the l. Kino lorber to release filmworker and hitlers hollywood from. As the film makes clear, vitali has been a zealous guardian of kubricks legacy and work since the directors death, a role that mirrored the one he played. Filmworker sammy davis, jr ive gotta be me podtail. Opens may 11 at the metrograph in nyc before expanding to select cities. The young actor surrendered his thriving career to become kubricks loyal righthand man. A podcast about documentary film instantaneamente no seu tablet, telefone ou navegador sem fazer qualquer download. For more than two decades, leon played a crucial role.
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