Forman vs. Forman (2019)

7.6/10 • 78 min • Documentary

Overview

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.

Cast

Petr Forman

Miloš Forman (voice)

Miloš Forman

Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

Václav Havel

Self - Friend (archive footage)

Věra Křesadlová

Self - 2nd Wife (archive footage)

Gustáv Husák

Self - Politician (archive footage)

Michael Douglas

Self - Forman's Producer (archive footage)

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