Herz Frank on documentarists

The first rule of a documentary filmmaker is: Have the patience to observe life!

Herz Frank

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Freelance film critic and hardcore cinephile.

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REVIEWS

La Mort de Louis XIV (The Death of Louis XIV) – Jerusalem 33

Albert Serra’s cinema once again reaches the boundaries of experimentalism as he explores the historic figure (and death) of Louis XIV. Wilf Family Foundation Award at the 33rd Jerusalem International Film Festival.

Über die Jahre (Over the Years) – Sarajevo 21 Documentary

Nikolaus Geyrhalter creates his magnum opus as he observes the financial and personal downfall of the rural post-industrial Austria during an extended 10-year period.

Ruin – Venice 70 Orizzonti

Amiel Courtin-Wilson and Michael Cody direct an almost experimental documentary-like romantic film set in Cambodia. Special Jury Prize of 70th Venice Orizzonti section.

Italian Gangsters – Venice 72 Orizzonti

Renato De Maria creates an unconventional and extremely minimalistic dramatized documentary that explores the most violent thirty-year criminal period of post-war Italy.

Tharlo – Venice 72 Orizzonti

Pema Tseden depicts through a visually immaculate and lyrical slow burning film, how rough is to search for your own inner hidden identity.

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La Mort de Louis XIV (The Death of Louis XIV) – Jerusalem 33

Über die Jahre (Over the Years) – Sarajevo 21 Documentary

Ruin – Venice 70 Orizzonti

Italian Gangsters – Venice 72 Orizzonti

Tharlo – Venice 72 Orizzonti

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Herz Frank on documentarists

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