Survival Scars: Franklin J. Schaffner as Auteur
Synopsis
Franklin J. Schaffner is the man behind a great many iconic American films: Planet of the Apes (1968), Patton (1970), Papillon (1973), The Boys from Brazil (1978), and others. Though he was an often enigmatically quiet but no less confident and decisive filmmaker, seldom was he discussed as an "auteur" director, despite his Academy Award win for Best Director and many august institutions naming coveted awards for "excellence in directing" after him. Daniel Kremer takes a deep dive into Schaffner's distinguished career, examining visual and thematic tropes that render his work extremely personal and part of a vast picture.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 27, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Kremer
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Kremer
- Original Title
- Survival Scars: Franklin J. Schaffner as Auteur
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
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Department Leadership Roster
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Director
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Writer
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Editor
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What is Survival Scars: Franklin J. Schaffner as Auteur about?
Franklin J. Schaffner is the man behind a great many iconic American films: Planet of the Apes (1968), Patton (1970), Papillon (1973), The Boys from Brazil (1978), and others. Though he was an often enigmatically quiet but no less confident and decisive filmmaker, seldom was he discussed as an "auteur" director, despite his Academy Award win for Best Director and many august institutions naming coveted awards for "excellence in directing" after him. Daniel Kremer takes a deep dive into Schaffner's distinguished career, examining visual and thematic tropes that render his work extremely personal and part of a vast picture.
Who directed Survival Scars: Franklin J. Schaffner as Auteur?
Survival Scars: Franklin J. Schaffner as Auteur was directed by Daniel Kremer.
Who stars in Survival Scars: Franklin J. Schaffner as Auteur?
The principal cast of Survival Scars: Franklin J. Schaffner as Auteur includes Franklin J. Schaffner, Daniel Kremer, Jerry Goldsmith.
When was Survival Scars: Franklin J. Schaffner as Auteur released and how long is it?
Survival Scars: Franklin J. Schaffner as Auteur was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 37m.