Amos Guttman: Filmmaker (1997)

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From 1977 to his untimely death in 1993, Amos Guttman directed six films, all of them deeply personal reflections of his own life. Interviews with lovers, family and friends--including some of the most important people in Israeli cinema--tell the gripping story of a strikingly handsome, charismatic and deeply passionate gay man who has become a revered cult figure in Israeli cinema.Interviews with the late filmmaker and fascinating footage of him on the set convey the same passion that comes through in scenes from his films, lovingly selected by documentarian Ran Kotzer. Like Fellini, Guttman transformed his dreams and everyday conversations with friends and family into integral parts of his pictures. He is most remarkable for his striking and original use of the frame. Every shot is a treasure. Amos Guttman dared to portray subjects that were taboo in his society, and his search for the right of individual expression is the connecting link of his works.

Director: Ran Kotzer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Philippe Gozlan
Cinematography: Tobias Hochstein
Editing: Halil Efrat
Production: Frameline
Country: Israel
Language: עִבְרִית
Original Language: he
More Films by Director: Ran Kotzer
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amos Guttman: Filmmaker about?
From 1977 to his untimely death in 1993, Amos Guttman directed six films, all of them deeply personal reflections of his own life. Interviews with lovers, family and friends--including some of the most important people in Israeli cinema--tell the gripping story of a strikingly handsome, charismatic and deeply passionate gay man who has become a revered cult figure in Israeli cinema.Interviews with the late filmmaker and fascinating footage of him on the set convey the same passion that comes through in scenes from his films, lovingly selected by documentarian Ran Kotzer. Like Fellini, Guttman transformed his dreams and everyday conversations with friends and family into integral parts of his pictures. He is most remarkable for his striking and original use of the frame. Every shot is a treasure. Amos Guttman dared to portray subjects that were taboo in his society, and his search for the right of individual expression is the connecting link of his works.
Who directed Amos Guttman: Filmmaker?
Amos Guttman: Filmmaker was directed by Ran Kotzer.
Who stars in Amos Guttman: Filmmaker?
Amos Guttman: Filmmaker stars Doron Nesher, Boaz Turgeman, Koti Guttman, Miri Guttman, Nachman Ingber, Oshra Schwartz.
How long is Amos Guttman: Filmmaker?
Amos Guttman: Filmmaker has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
What genre is Amos Guttman: Filmmaker?
Amos Guttman: Filmmaker is a Documentary film.
Where was Amos Guttman: Filmmaker produced?
Amos Guttman: Filmmaker was produced in Israel.