Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse 1991
“The magic and madness of making Apocalypse Now”
What is Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse?
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Documentary.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1991
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 27, 1991
- Studios
- American Zoetrope, Zaloom Mayfield Productions
- Genres
- Documentary
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Overview
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Documentary. Produced and broadcast by American Zoetrope, Zaloom Mayfield Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A raw look at the chaos behind Apocalypse Now's legendary production.”
- Reveals the monumental challenges of making a classic film
- Offers candid insight into Francis Ford Coppola's vision
- Centres on behind-the-scenes struggles rather than the finished movie
Watch it if you’re fascinated by filmmaking hardships and legendary directors.
The documentary’s gritty, unflinching look makes it suited for mature audiences interested in film history.
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What is Hearts of Darkness about?
It is a documentary chronicling the troubled production of the 1979 Vietnam War film Apocalypse Now.
Who directed the documentary?
The film was directed by Fax Bahr and George Hickenlooper.
When was the documentary released?
It premiered in the United States on November 27, 1991.
Does the film focus on Francis Ford Coppola?
Yes, it examines Coppola’s challenges and the near‑destruction of his career during the shoot.
How was the documentary received?
Critics praised it, giving high scores on Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic.
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