
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse
The magic and madness of making Apocalypse Now
Directed by Eleanor Coppola, Fax Bahr, George Hickenlooper
Produced by American Zoetrope, Zaloom Mayfield Productions
An intimate, darkly compelling chronicle of artistic obsession and personal unraveling during the chaotic production of a masterpiece.
A chronicle of the production problems — including bad weather, actors' health, war near the filming locations, and more — which plagued the filming of Apocalypse Now, increasing costs and nearly destroying the life and career of Francis Ford Coppola.
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Is Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Does Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Is Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
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