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Roman Polanski: A Film Memoir

Synopsis
Film director Roman Polanski discusses his remarkable, often controversial, life and career with his longtime associate Andrew Braunsberg in conversations filmed during a time when Polanski was under house arrest in Switzerland. He talks about his childhood during the Holocaust, the tragic death of his first wife Sharon Tate, his ongoing legal battles, and many of his classic films including CHINATOWN, ROSEMARY’S BABY, and THE PIANIST
Language
English
Country
Great Britain; Italy
Year of release
2014
Subjects
Film studies
Keywords
Holocaust; Film directing; Polanski, Roman

Credits

Director
Andrew Braunsberg
Cinematographer
Pawel Edelman
Contributor
Roman Polanski

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£8.16
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
92 minutes
Year
2014

Distributor

Name

Network

Email
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Web
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Phone
01992 657707
Address
19-20 Blythe Road
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Notes
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