Forman vs. Forman

Story

Synopsis

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.

Directors

Helena Třeštíková, Jakub Hejna

Writers

Michael Třeštík, Helena Třeštíková, Jan Gogola ml.

Language

Czech

Country

Czech Republic, Germany, France

Release date

16 July 2019

Ensemble

Cast

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  Petr Forman

  Miloš Forman (voice)

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  Miloš Forman

  Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

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  Václav Havel

  Self - Friend (archive footage)

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  Věra Křesadlová

  Self - 2nd Wife (archive footage)

• Amos Vogel

  Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

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  Gustáv Husák

  Self - Politician (archive footage)

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  Michael Douglas

  Self - Forman's Producer (archive footage)

• Martina Formanová

  Self - 3rd Wife (archive footage)