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Hearts of Darkness - A Filmmaker's Apocalypse

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Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmakers Apocalypse is an engrossing, unwavering look back at Francis Ford Coppolas chaotic, catastrophe-plagued Vietnam production, Apocalypse Now. Filled with juicy gossip and a wonderful behind-the-scenes look at the stressful world of moviemaking, the documentary mixes on-location home movies shot in the Philippines by Eleanor Coppola, the directors wife, with revealing interviews with the cast and crew, shot 10 years later.

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Aspect Ratio : 1.33:1
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
MPAA rating : s_medR R (Restricted)
Product Dimensions : 7.5 x 5.25 x 0.5 inches; 3.2 Ounces
Media Format : NTSC
Run time : 1 hour and 36 minutes
Release date : November 20, 2007
Actors : Francis Ford Coppola
Subtitles: : English, Spanish, French
Language : English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), Unqualified
Studio : Paramount
ASIN : B000XECFXS
Number of discs : 1

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Johnny Rocker

Enlightened Eyes Are Smiling!

Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2014

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Can't say much more than what's already been said. But I can relate to Francis' unrelenting obsession. And how it was almost by divine providence that the movie is as good and simplistically pure as it is. So many other Viet Nam movies - though very good, seem somewhat dated now. But Apocalypse Now I think will forever be timeless in itself. Coppola's 'Viet Nam', for all it's detail and conflict, is almost like a Disney animated backdrop. As if the soldiers are in a burning movie theater while Bambi plays on the screen. And I think it's safe to say that's how Francis wanted it to be as well, without being so obvious. As much as Kubrick successfully changed 'the form of sci-fi' with 2001. Francis was as 'maniacal' if not more so to change how we perceive 'war movies'. And though still under contention if Apocalypse Now is an overt war movie, or a suspense film on a epic scale? Just a great, powerful, and timeless movie that will be enjoyed by generations to come. Kudos Francis, you and the powers that be did a real fine job!

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The most real "making of" film you will ever watch.

Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2014

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This documentary should be required viewing for everyone studying to be a filmmaker and, indeed, anyone who has ever doubted him- or herself (which includes pretty much every human being). The film is a collection of behind-the-scenes footage, audio recordings, and recollections from Francis Ford Coppola's wife Eleanor during and after the making of Apocalypse Now. The result is an extremely intimate insiders look at moviemaking. It is eyeopening to hear one of our greatest filmmakers - in the middle of making arguably one of the greatest films of the past 50 years - seemingly on the verge of a nervous breakdown and suicidal as the production crumbles around him. This is a story of persistence, of risking everything, of facing insermountable obstacles... and, ultimately, of not just surviving but triumphing. By the way, it is interesting to note that the Coppola's recorded a current commentary track for the movie that seems to be an attempt to rewrite history; contradicting some of the spontaneous and unguarded statements Francis Ford Coppola made within the documentary. The truth may never be known but I'm putting my money on surreptitious recordings made by a young director's wife in the heat of the moment.

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Apocalypse Back Then...the Rumble in the Jungle

Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2016

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If you are a fan of Coppola's film making, the culture of the 1960s or especially the film Apocalypse Now you will love this documentary put together by the filmmakers courageous (but obviously loving) wife. This behinds the scenes glimpse of the making of the iconic Vietnam war film which threatened to come crashing down at every turn, nearly driving the Director (and probably a few around hime) insane, will lay bare the director's art and the risks of following a compulsive vision. The off the cuff scenes with Brando and Dennis Hopper are priceless in themselves.

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Obsolete But Worth Watching

Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2021

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CinemaTyler's YouTube series "Making Apocalypse Now" is substantially more detailed and more inclusive of the contributions of other staff, including the editor's massive contributions to the opening scene. Nevertheless, there is a plethora of behind the scenes footage and fascinating commentary making this a worthwhile journey. I recommend Hearts of Darkness and then CinemaTyler's series if you are truly interested in the topic.

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Cameron Currin

Francis' dream state

Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2020

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A look at the mind of a wild Director with big dreams.

Funny, how his revelation at the end of this is slowly becoming more and more real these days. While studios focus on profit, more and more people are making artistic films that defy expectations and reveal something we never thought possible.

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A Must Have Film

Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2020

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If you love APOCALYPSE NOW this is definitely a must have film. There is just so much more than the eye could have imagined. The story of the making of APOCALYPSE NOW is an epic in its own right. This is an emotion in-depth experience. I highly recommend it.

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Michael Clark

Just a little more light

Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2016

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Absorbing, fairly intimate look at Francis Ford Coppola and the making of "Apocalypse Now." I would like to have known more about the firing of Harvey Keitel and of how issues with Marlon Brando finally were resolved, but was happy to have the insights Coppola provides into one of the best movies of the last fifty years.

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J. Merritt

Finally Available on DVD!

Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2006

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Why it took so long for this fascinating documentary to be released on DVD I don't know, but at least it finally has been. Taking us inside the making of Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece "Apocalypse Now," it mixes interviews with the principals (including Coppola, his star Martin Sheen, and others) with footage shot by Coppola's wife during the actual production. As the shooting dragged on and the budget skyrocketed and Coppola dealt with everything from Third World leaders to heart attacks to nervous studio heads, a drama unfolded that was every bit as captivating as the one he was trying to capture on film. An indispensable look at movie-making in the Decade of the Director, and worth half a dozen Masters courses in film. Plus, just plain fun to watch.

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Eleanor Hamilton

Riveting

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 11, 2021

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Fascinating documentary about the tortured making of the greatest ever war film. I was left wanting more as I feel much was left unaddressed.

R. Howard

Excellent delevery...0F COURSE!...AS USUAL!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 23, 2019

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Happy with the product and more than happy that it arrived on time.
Can't wait to see this documentary on one of the most difficult fiimings in modern film history..

Jari Lassila

Just great!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 4, 2011

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It worked out great. Great price on this product and a really interesting documentary about the making of a Apocalypse Now! Five stars out of five! :-)

Thomas Knackstedt

"Wir waren im Dschungel...

Reviewed in Germany on November 10, 2015

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... wir waren zu viele, wir hatten zu viel Equipement, wir wurden verrückt. Es war wie der wirkliche Vietnam-Krieg" So sieht Francis Ford Coppola rückblickend die 238 Drehtage von -Apocalypse Now-, für den eigentlich 16 Wochen Drehzeit geplant waren. Coppolas Ehefrau Eleanor hielt diese Drehtage in einem Video-Tagebuch fest. Das beweist eindeutig: Der Film mag verrückt gewesen sein, die Dreharbeiten waren in ihrem extremen Wahnsinn mindestens ebenbürtig. 1976 begannen die Dreharbeiten auf den Philippinen. Eigentlich wollten Coppola und Co. den Film in Vietnam drehen, aber da machte die Produktionsfirma nicht mit. Sie sah die Schauspieler bereits in Leichensäcken die Rückkehr antreten. Coppola hatte sich die Unterstützung von Diktator Marcos gesichert und war zuversichtlich. Den ersten Dämpfer verpasste ihm ein Taifun, der die Dreharbeiten zwei Monate lahm legte. Dann taucht ein Hindernis nach dem anderen auf und die Dreharbeiten zogen sich ins Unendliche. Der Hauptdarsteller Harvey Keitel musste gegen Martin Sheen ausgetauscht werden. Der bekam später tatsächlich einen Herzinfarkt. Am Ende war es dann Marlon Brando, der Coppola fast in den Wahnsinn trieb. All das in einem Kulturraum, der dem Filmteam ungefähr so vertraut war wie die Rückseite des Mondes. Natürlich gab es auch noch Finanzprobleme. Als der Dreh schließlich im Kasten war, gab Coppola dem Film die Note 6 und erklärte frei und frank im Interview, dass der Film nichts taugen würde. Was für eine Einschätzung. Drei Golden Globes und zwei Oscars beschwichtigten später Coppolas Einstellung.

Selten war man so nah dabei, wenn ein filmisches Genie fast an sich selbst scheitert. Eleanor Coppola hat rund um den Dreh von -Apocalypse Now- eine fantastische Dokumentation abgedreht. Da passt es am Ende, dass sich Schauspieler dazu bekennen, während der meisten Szenen schwer unter Drogeneinfluss gestanden zu haben. Der Rückblick auf das Darstellergenie Brando erlebt man dann eher auch mit gemischten Gefühlen. Was für eine Diva! Nebenbei gibt es jede Menge Wissenswertes zu erfahren. Ich wusste zum Beispiel nicht, dass sich Orson Welles schon an einer Verfilmung des berühmten Joseph Conrads Romanes versucht hatte und gescheitert war.

Eleanor Coppolas Dokumentation und die Rückblicke auf die Dreharbeiten stammen aus dem Jahr 1991. Seitdem hat sich im Medium Film einiges verändert. Ein Dreh wie dieser ist heute unvorstellbar. Wie sagte Coppola seinerzeit so schön: "Jetzt gibt es diese wunderbaren kleinen 8 Millimeter Kameras und Film kann endlich zur Kunstform werden, weil nicht mehr die aufwändige materielle Produktion dahinter steht. Vielleicht wird dann ein kleines, dickes Mädchen einen Film drehen und der nächste Mozart werden. Das wäre schön." Kann man so sehen, ganz sicher. Bei -Apocalypse Now- sah das komplett anders aus. Wie dort ein hoch ausgezeichneter Starregisseur seine Grenzen weit überschreitet, das ist in -Heart of Darkness- atemberaubend gut zu betrachten...

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Andreas Gerold

Braucht man nicht zu sehen.

Reviewed in Germany on April 10, 2020

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Der Hauptfilm ist viel besser.

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