A hollywood love story, directed by daniel raim, is a passionate and beguiling movielove documentary that shines a light on two of the unsung artisan heroes of hollywood. A hollywood love story, the world can now learn about harold and lillians extraordinary story. Its a portrait of a time, and an intimate chronicle of their epic journey of life, love, family, and making great movies. Working largely uncredited in the hollywood system, storyboard artist harold and film researcher lillian left an indelible mark on classics by alfred hitchcock, steven spielberg, mel brooks, stanley kubrick, roman polanski and many more. Harold and lillian eloped to hollywood in 1947, where they became the film industrys secret weapons. A hollywood love story 3 stars unsung heroes in the film business dont get any more unsung than harold and lillian michelson, but this documentary by academy award nominated director, daniel raim should go a long way towards giving this couple their due. I hope it will be aired again very soon as its one of those rarer. A hollywood love story academy awardnominated director daniel raim and executive producer danny devito pulp fiction, man on the moon present harold and lillian. Rarely did harold or lillian get either credit or public recognition for their work. Harold michelson, who passed away in 2007, was an art director and storyboard artist on some of the greatest films ever made. She coedited somethings gonna live 2009 and harold and lillian.
A hollywood love story official trailer 1 2017 documentary harold and lillian eloped to hollywood in 1947, where they became the film industrys secret weapons. A hollywood love story, a fascinating and deeply moving account of the romantic and creative partnership of storyboard artist harold michelson and his wife, film researcher. Movie fans know the work of harold and lillian michelson, even if they donat recognize the names. Movie fans know the work of harold and lillian michelson, even if they dont recognize the names. A hollywood love story is a charming tale that will move you to. Through an engaging mix of love letters, film clips and candid conversations with harold and lillian, danny devito, mel brooks, francis ford coppola and others, this deeply engaging documentary from academy awardnominated director daniel raim offers both a moving portrait of a marriage and a celebration of the unknown talents that help shape the films we love. Its not about famous actors or directors, but the influence of two people who work behind the scenes in preproduction. This film shows you what a huge, untrumpeted effect that two people had on the industry, which naturally leads you to think about the other, anonymous. A hollywood love story 2015 tv14 1h 34m critically acclaimed films storyboard artist harold michelson and his film researcher wife, lillian, recall the influence they had on 60 years of hollywoods biggest hits. Amusingly and appropriately told using archival film footage, interviews, home movies, and storyboards by the talented patrick mate, harold and lillian is about harold michelson, one of. More than a history of hollywood it is a love story between the two most influential unknown crew members of hollywood. Documentary harold and lillian is a wonderful paradox.
Through an engaging mix of love letters, film clips and. But as fate and luck would have it, these two east coast natives found their calling. And most of all it is a pure story about love, without the scandals. A hollywood love story 2015 is an entertaining if slight documentary, about the personal and professional lives of a muchloved film industry couple, he a storyboard illustratorturnedproduction designer, she the respected head of one of its leading research libraries. Special home edition, an onair celebration of tcm classic film festival movies and moments from the past, will feature harold and lillian. Two people who loved each other immensely and left a lasting impact, both personally and professionally, is as inspiring as it is heartwarming. Its a feelgood story which will leave you smiling and encouraged that such special people can exist in the world. As a person who loves film and the art of filmmaking, i was shocked that i did not know about this industryiconic, behindthescenes couple who influenced. In an industry where marriages come and go, theirs is harold and lillian. Working largely uncredited in the hollywood system, storyboard artist harold and film researcher lillian left and indelible mark on classics by alfred hitchcock, steven spielberg. Harold and lillian worked on hundreds of iconic films during hollywoods golden age, including the ten commandments, the apartment, the birds, full metal jacket and more.
Through an engaging mix of love letters, film clips and candid conversations with harold and lillian, danny devito, mel brooks, francis ford coppola and others, this deeply engaging documentary from academy awardnominated director daniel raim chronicles their remarkable marriage and extraordinary careers through six decades of moviemaking history. Working largely uncredited in the hollywood system, storyboard artist harold and film researcher lillian left an indelible mark on classics by alfred hitchcock, steven spielberg, mel brooks, francis ford coppola, and many more. A hollywood love story is a touching thank you letter addressed to them, sent from the heart by the docs director, daniel raim, and some of the many people the. Storyboard artist harold michelson and his wife, film researcher lillian michelson, were behind some of hollywoods most iconic examples of visual storytelling, but their contributions remain largely uncredited.
A hollywood love story spans the golden age of hollywood through new hollywood and beyond. A hollywood love story is a beautiful tribute to those names that you dont know, but you should. For hires version click on photo then click on download link. Director daniel raim to be in attendance for screenings. The film follows their journey from when harold and lillian met and fell in love in 1945, to their marriage, the births of their three boys, their careers in hollywood, harolds death in 2007, and beyond. Working largely uncredited in the hollywood system, storyboard artist harold and film researcher. Thanks to director daniel raim and his documentary harold and lillian. These guys werent your typical showbiz people, however, as they worked the whole time under the radar and behind the scenes. Nobody talked about them, but everybody wanted them. Harold was a hollywood storyboard artist and lillian a film researcher. This is the story of harold and lillian michelson who were a showbiz couple who enjoyed a 60 year marriage. A hollywood love story shows us the the best of hollywood.
Whether you love movies, or you love love, or you just want to see harolds original drawings for the star trek enterprises engine, harold and lillian is for you. A hollywood love story premieres at the esteemed doc nyc festival, on tuesday, after bowing in france earlier this year as part of the cannes film festivals classics. A hollywood love story is a heartfelt tribute to their hard work, their marriage and their creativity, as if proof that good people and good ideas can come from a business of fantasy that is rarely shown with such sincere warmth. Lillian and harold michelson in toronto in november 1994 on the set of intersection in daniel raims harold and lillian. A hollywood love story 2017 storyboard artist harold michelson and his wife, film researcher lillian michelson, were a talented couple once considered the heart of hollywood. Harold and lillian is both a great love story and a revelatory slice of hollywood history. Lillian and harold michelson in daniel raims film about their behindthescenes careers in hollywood. A hollywood love story 2015 harold and lillian michelson were hollywoods secret weapon for decades. A hollywood love story, the world can now learn about harold an. We are thrilled to announce that tcm classic film festival. Movie fans know the work of harold and lillian, even if they dont recognize the names. Harold was responsible for story boards for over one hundred major motion pictures and his wife a film researcher. A hollywood love story 3 stars unsung heroes in the film business dont get any more unsung than harold and lillian michelson, but this.
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