A perennial character actor, costar to the likes of. An iconic actor in his intimate moments, with film clips from some of his 250 films and his own heartbreaking renditions of american folk songs. Sam shepard, wim wenders, david lynch, kris kristofferson, harry dean stanton, deborah harry, sophie. Partly fiction, a documentary directed by sophie huber, that has been screened at over 20 festivals, both internationally and in the u. Stunningly lensed in color and black and white by seamus mcgarvey, the film explores the actors enigmatic outlook on his life, his unexploited talents as a musician. Shortly before he died this month at age 91, some of harry dean stantons closest friends gathered for a sort of living wake. Harry dean stanton partly fiction omnivore recordings. Partly fiction premiered at the venice film festival in 2012, won. Overview for harry dean stanton turner classic movies. Harry dean stanton poses for a portrait for the film harry dean stanton. Partly fiction, now available on netflix, captures this well. Harry dean stanton partly fiction 2014, orange, vinyl.
Soundtrack to the acclaimed film harry dean staoton. With harry dean stanton, david lynch, sam shepard, kris kristofferson. Sep 11, 20 the actor harry dean stanton, 87, is guarded in the extreme, but sophie hubers documentary film aims to find his depths. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Harry dean stantons death at the age of 91 on september 15, 2017 was mourned by friends, fans and fellow film and television professionals around the world. Alternating between color footage and the genius interplay of startlingly lovely sequences of stanton singing and playing harmonica in granular blackandwhite, harry dean stanton. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Aug 01, 2017 both films feature harry dean stanton in the cast.
Partly fiction, a documentary directed by sophie huber, that has been screened at over 50 festivals, both internationally and in the us including its stateside premiere at sxsw in 20. Those formulaic documentaries on the biography channel would probably do a more thorough job of detailing harry dean stanton s film career and life, but what director sophie huber pulls off is a film that captures stanton s personality. Documentary tribute to the iconic actor and the extraordinary singer and musician. The cumulative top 10 list from the writers at our site placed greta gerwigs sharply insightful directorial debut, lady bird, at the top of the heap, while each of our writers provided their individual lists separately. For our final newsletter of 2017, we are providing a roundup of the lists ranking the best films of the year. The answers are irrelevantto stanton, and to this film. Stantons mysterious lifestyle and celebrated career was the focus of the 20 documentary harry dean stanton. Harry dean stanton partly fiction musicians friend. Partly fiction is a mesmerizing, impressionistic portrait of the iconic actor comprised of intimate moments, film clips from some of his 200 films and his own heartbreaking renditions of american folk songs. A walking contradiction partly truth and partly fiction. The following is the complete filmography of american actor harry dean stanton july 14, 1926 september 15, 2017. Although in wild at heart, hes playing a supporting role as the hapless, pitiable, and understandably weary private detective johnnie farragut. Partly fiction is a mesmerizing, impressionistic portrait of the. It documents the iconic actor in his intimate moments and features film clips, as.
David lynch, debbie harry, wim wenders and others pay tribute to the iconic actor. A perennial character actor, costar to the likes of paul newman, jack nicholson and marlon brando. Partly fiction, swiss director sophie huber sets out to create the first and only biodoc of stanton. His wildly varied career contains a few starring roles the haunting paris, texas is a mustwatch, but the mans true gift is portraying. This episode features interviews with sophie huber, director of harry dean stanton. Partly fiction at dan tanas restaurant on august 22, 20 in west hollywood, california. By his own estimate, stanton has appeared in around 200 motion pictures not as a little doctorowian cipher in the corner of the frame but as a commanding personality. Unfortunately, his rendition of red river valley from twin peaks is not on this recording, but it does contain many gems in a similar vein throughout. Pages in category french revolution in fiction the following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total. Veteran actor harry dean stanton turns 90 this year.
Harry dean stanton documentary partly fiction, soundtrack album on. Ronald grant archive before paris, texas, stanton had appeared in around 100 films and since then he. Two tracks from the acclaimed film harry dean stanton. Thats great news, but huber really has her work cut out for her. The dinner streaming watch free full movies, full movies download, great. Harry dean stanton looks at the actors life the new york.
I had one of the most remarkable conversations of my life with him 20 years ago, for venice magazine, attached here. We discuss a pair of films that look at two amazing actors, harry dean stanton and dick miller. Harry dean stanton in 1984s paris, texas the film of which he is most proud. Browse a wide selection of music documentaries films and your downloads will be. Partly fiction by harry dean stanton on amazon music. This documentary portrait of the wonderful character actor harry dean stanton is impressionistic, as much a fable as so many of the films hes starred in or, rather, turned up in. In 20 he was the subject of director sophie hubers film harry dean stanton. Partly fiction will get a limited release across canada in november. In appreciation of harry dean stanton, the coolest guy in. Listen to your favorite songs from harry dean stanton. The career and legacy of harry dean stanton are explored in harry dean stanton. Harry dean stanton was born on july 14, 1926, and raised near lexington, ky where his father was a tobacco farmer. Browse a wide selection of music documentaries films and your downloads.
In fact, it was a song of kristoffersons, the pilgrim, chapter 33, that provided the title for sophie hubers 20 documentary, harry dean stanton. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Idfa from alien to paris texas, repo man to wild at heart, harry dean stantons cv includes some of the. With harry dean stanton, david lynch, wim wenders, sam shepard, kris.
Harry dean stanton is one of those faces youre sure to recognizethough you might not recognize his name. Sep 15, 2017 harry dean stanton was born in west irvine, ky. Partly fiction is a mesmerizing, impressionistic portrait of the iconic actor comprised of intimate moments, film clips from some of his 250 films and his own heartbreaking renditions of american folk songs. Actor harry dean stanton, known for repo man and others. The film is an intimate portrait of the famous character actor and musician who has over. American character by alex simon this article originally appeared in the august 1997 issue of venice magazine. Sep 16, 2017 harry dean stanton, the longtime character actor whose face had its own unique character, has died at 91, according to his agent, john s. Partly fiction includes a new version of cancion mixteca originally recorded for the film paris, texas first pressing on colored vinyl. The film, released theatrically late last year, can be downloaded on. The many facets of harry dean stanton are explored in harry dean stanton.
Partly fiction revelation perth international film festival presents. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Party fiction takes a dreamy and philosophical approach, reflecting the personality of the man who is its subject. If one were asked to choose a single actor who personifies the whole history and mythology of american movies, harry dean stanton would be an ideal selection. In a career that spanned more than six decades, stanton played supporting roles in the films cool hand luke 1967, kellys heroes 1970, dillinger 1973, the godfather part ii 1974, alien 1979, escape from new york 1981, christine 1983, repo man 1984, pretty in pink 1986, the. Sep 16, 2017 paris, texas star harry dean stanton was an instinctive character actor who seemed to belong to another time sean ohagan sat 16 sep 2017 19. Oct 29, 2012 an iconic actor in his intimate moments, with film clips from some of his 250 films and his own heartbreaking renditions of american folk songs.
An impressionistic portrait of the iconic actor harry dean stanton comprised of intimate moments, film clips from some of his 250 films and his renditions of american folk songs. And as such it is the most perfect, fitting tribute. Kris kristofferson and former girlfriend debbie harry have both written songs about him and in 2014 he released the album harry dean stanton. Why america misses its icon harry dean stanton the. As you know, i did a documentary about harry dean stanton. This is an intimate portrait of harry dean stanton, the 86yearold actor and former hellraiser.
The actor harry dean stanton, 87, is guarded in the extreme, but sophie hubers documentary film aims to find his depths. In 2011, the city of lexington, kentucky honored their native son with the threeday harry dean stanton film fest, where in addition to many of his early works, the premiere of tom thurmans pbs documentary harry dean stanton. Those formulaic documentaries on the biography channel would probably do a more thorough job of detailing harry dean stantons film career and life, but what director sophie huber pulls off is a film that captures stantons personality. Harry dean stanton, who had his breakthrough in paris, texas and was known for his roles in repo man and twin peaks, died friday at 91. Its a short documentary, illuminating very little about his life but a fair amount about his skills. Harry dean stanton, reserved, elusive, carries around his solitude with him wherever he goes. And as such it is the most perfect, fitting tribute its correctly placed and. A perpetually haggard character actor with hounddog eyes and the rare ability to alternate between menace and earnest at a moments notice, harry dean stanton has proven one of the most enduring and endearing actors of his generation. Central park fiveskin graftingfrench mannetflix streamingsundance film. Harry dean stanton s death at the age of 91 on september 15, 2017 was mourned by friends, fans and fellow film and television professionals around the world.
Get the guaranteed best price on rock vinyl hk like the harry dean stanton partly fiction at musicians friend. Sep 15, 2017 harry dean stanton poses for a portrait for the film harry dean stanton. Partly fiction and ejijah drenner, director of that guy dick miller, as well as a discussion of the new documentary podcast from the freep film festival. Paris, texas star harry dean stanton was an instinctive character actor who seemed to belong to another time sean ohagan sat 16 sep 2017 19. Harry dean stanton, the longtime character actor whose face had its own unique character, has died at 91, according to his agent, john s. Nov 23, 20 harry dean stanton in 1984s paris, texas the film of which he is most proud. Sep, 20 david lynch, debbie harry, wim wenders and others pay tribute to the iconic actor. Music documentaries films downloads on itunes apple.
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