Dutch Angle: Chas Gerretsen & Apocalypse Now (2019)

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In the 1970s, Dutch photographer Charles ‘Chas’ Gerretsen suddenly became world famous with his then small oeuvre. Privateer from a young age and former war photographer, he was invited by Francis Ford Coppola to capture everything on the set of Apocalypse Now because of his wartime experiences. Most of his work on the legendary set has never been seen before. Until now. In honor of the 40th anniversary of Apocalypse Now, Rotterdam-based cinema KINO Rotterdam and the Nederlands Fotomuseum joined forces to unearth the archive of Gerretsen and produced a documentary together. The documentary contains an in-depth interview with Gerretsen and more than 100 pictures of the stellar cast including Marlon Brando, Dennis Hopper and Martin Sheen. It even features images of deleted scenes.

Director: Baris Azman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 32 min
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Screenplay

Music: Julian Edwardes
Editing: Baris Azman
Production: Baris Azman Productions, KINO Rotterdam Cinema
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands, English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dutch Angle: Chas Gerretsen & Apocalypse Now about?
In the 1970s, Dutch photographer Charles ‘Chas’ Gerretsen suddenly became world famous with his then small oeuvre. Privateer from a young age and former war photographer, he was invited by Francis Ford Coppola to capture everything on the set of Apocalypse Now because of his wartime experiences. Most of his work on the legendary set has never been seen before. Until now. In honor of the 40th anniversary of Apocalypse Now, Rotterdam-based cinema KINO Rotterdam and the Nederlands Fotomuseum joined forces to unearth the archive of Gerretsen and produced a documentary together. The documentary contains an in-depth interview with Gerretsen and more than 100 pictures of the stellar cast including Marlon Brando, Dennis Hopper and Martin Sheen. It even features images of deleted scenes.
Who directed Dutch Angle: Chas Gerretsen & Apocalypse Now?
Dutch Angle: Chas Gerretsen & Apocalypse Now was directed by Baris Azman.
Who stars in Dutch Angle: Chas Gerretsen & Apocalypse Now?
Dutch Angle: Chas Gerretsen & Apocalypse Now stars Chas Gerretsen, Züleyha Azman, Jan de Vries, Martijn van den Broek.
How long is Dutch Angle: Chas Gerretsen & Apocalypse Now?
Dutch Angle: Chas Gerretsen & Apocalypse Now has a runtime of 32m (32 minutes).
What genre is Dutch Angle: Chas Gerretsen & Apocalypse Now?
Dutch Angle: Chas Gerretsen & Apocalypse Now is a Documentary film.
Where was Dutch Angle: Chas Gerretsen & Apocalypse Now produced?
Dutch Angle: Chas Gerretsen & Apocalypse Now was produced in Netherlands.