In an industry where marriages come and go, theirs is harold and lillian. Harold was a hollywood storyboard artist and lillian a film researcher. A hollywood love story stars harold michelson, lillian michelson, mel brooks, francis ford coppola the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 34 min. 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. The pair worked on such pictures as lillian michelson, lillian michelson. A hollywood love story is documentary filmmaker daniel raims ode to a couple whose greatest triumph was their relationship.
A fascinating and moving account of two unsung heroes of hollywoods golden age. The inspiring love story between storyboard artist harold michelson and film research librarian lillian michelson spanned more than 60 years, during which they. A hollywood love story stars harold michelson, lillian michelson, mel brooks, francis ford coppola the movie has a. 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.
A hollywood love story dvd special interestdocumentary, biography 738329225483. Storyboard artist harold michelson and his film researcher wife, lillian, recall the. A hollywood love story 2017 starring harold michelson and lillian michelson on dvd and bluray. I appreciated the personal privacy limits lillian established early and late in the rendering of her life story.
A hollywood love story, directed by daniel raim, is a passionate and beguiling movie love documentary that shines a light on two of the unsung artisan heroes of hollywood. 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 hollywoods premier storyboard artists, and his wife lillian who, finding domestic home life in the 1950s to be less than satisfying, stumbled on a. Harold and lillian eloped to hollywood in 1947, where they became the film industrys secret weapons. 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. A hollywood love story 2015 tv14 1h 34m documentaries storyboard artist harold michelson and his film researcher wife, lillian, recall the influence they had on 60 years of hollywood s biggest hits. 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, mel brooks, stanley kubrick, roman polanski and many more. Daniel raim english usa 2015 meet storyboard artist harold michelson and his wife, film researcher lillian michelson. Two people who loved each other immensely and left a lasting impact, both personally and professionally, is as inspiring as it is heartwarming. Shining a spotlight on two unsung cinematic heroes. 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. Movie fans know the work of harold and lillian, even if they dont recognize the names. Working largely uncredited in the hollywood system, storyboard artist.
Hollywood love story movie fans know the work of harold and lillian michelson, even if they donat recognize the names. A hollywood love story shows us the the best of hollywood. A hollywood love story spans the golden age of hollywood through new hollywood and beyond. A hollywood love story 2015, 94 premiered as an official selection of the 2015 cannes film festival, and was nominated for the golden eye award. Synopsis movie fans know the work of harold and lillian michelson, even if they dont recognize the names. A hollywood love story daniel raims documentary about a hidden hollywood power couple is a touching valentine to the way movies really get made. A hollywood love story is a new york times critics pick and currently playing at. This documentary celebrates a married couple whose unsung contributions elevated countless hollywood movies.
This is the story of harold and lillian michelson who were a showbiz couple who enjoyed a 60 year marriage. To book this film please contact nancy gerstman or emily russo or call 212274 1989. Download a promotional flyer template for your screening of harold and lillian here. 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. Movie fans know the work of harold and lillian michelson, even if they dont. But as fate and luck would have it, these two east coast natives found their calling. A hollywood love story harold michelson lillian michelson mel brooks 2017 storyboard artist harold michelson and his wife, film researcher lillian michelson, were once considered the heart of hollywood. A hollywood love story 2015 tv14 1h 34m documentaries storyboard artist harold michelson and his film researcher wife, lillian, recall the influence they had on 60 years of hollywoods biggest hits.
A hollywood love story is a perfect encapsulation of the resulting film. With lillian michelson, harold michelson, bill krohn, stuart cornfeld. 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. A hollywood love story 3 stars unsung heroes in the film business dont get any more unsung than harold and lillian michelson, but this. A hollywood love story the inspiring love story between storyboard artist harold michelson and film research librarian lillian michelson spanned more. Nobody talked about them, but everybody wanted them. With dignity, restraint, and courtesy, she refused to delve into details of her painful childhood. A hollywood love story makes the compelling case about the creative significance about people like storyboard artists and researchers influencing the vision of a film, challenging the finite notion of authorship.
By daniel raim and jennifer raim husband and wife team harold and lillian michelson were a secret weapon for many hollywood producers, directors, writers, and production designers. Harold, the storyboard artist husband, and lillian, the film researcher wife, were a prolific team whose careers are being profiled in daniel raims documentary harold and lillian. If you wanted to know how a scene would go call harold. Harold and lillian is both a great love story and a revelatory slice of hollywood history. Its a portrait of a time, and an intimate chronicle of their epic journey of life, love, family, and making great movies. While it celebrates the work of the two hollywood professionals, the film is at heart the story of a lifelong love affair and raim presents a complex and nuanced portrait of a marriage, both a personal and a professional partnership. The 2017 film librarians conference, documenting cinema. Apr 27, 2017 harold, the storyboard artist husband, and lillian, the film researcher wife, were a prolific team whose careers are being profiled in daniel raims documentary harold and lillian.
A hollywood love story back in 2015, when it was on the festival circuit, ive been on a onewoman crusade to get the word out about this film. I had the pleasure of meeting lillian michelson, director daniel raim, and producer jennifer raim a few times, and have even attended the tcm classic. Aug 11, 2017 movie fans know the work of harold and lillian michelson, even if they dont recognize the names. Daniel has a passion for education, and in 2016 he embarked on an academic tour through india, where he screened his trilogy and lectured on cinema literacy and.
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