A Poet on the Frontline: The Reportage of Ryszard Kapuscinski
Synopsis
A POET ON THE FRONTLINE will introduce audiences to the world of Ryszard Kapuscinski, the famous daredevil war correspondent and one of the world's most important contemporary literary figures. Known as "Indiana Jones with a notepad," Kapuscinski is a legend among his peers who has been looking for the truths of human experience in the most dangerous places. Filmmaker Gabrielle Pfeiffer traveled with Kapuscinski in four countries, capturing his true character, his passion, his humor and his demons. Her film interweaves Kapuscinski's childhood as a refugee in Poland during WWII, with his later experiences on the battlefields of the Third World, in a poetic reverie of the tragedy and the absurdity of war. It also looks at the lines between journalism and literature, and challenges of the writer in the face of censorship.—Gabrielle Pfeiffer
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$550
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gabrielle Pfeiffer
- Original Score
- T.O. Sterrett
- Original Title
- A Poet on the Frontline: The Reportage of Ryszard Kapuscinski
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Budget
- $550
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gabrielle Pfeiffer
T.O. Sterrett
Tom Hurwitz
Holly Fisher
Gabrielle Pfeiffer
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Gabrielle Pfeiffer
Director
Gabrielle Pfeiffer
Producer
Holly Fisher
Editor
Tom Hurwitz
Director of Photography
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What is A Poet on the Frontline: The Reportage of Ryszard Kapuscinski about?
A POET ON THE FRONTLINE will introduce audiences to the world of Ryszard Kapuscinski, the famous daredevil war correspondent and one of the world's most important contemporary literary figures. Known as "Indiana Jones with a notepad," Kapuscinski is a legend among his peers who has been looking for the truths of human experience in the most dangerous places. Filmmaker Gabrielle Pfeiffer traveled with Kapuscinski in four countries, capturing his true character, his passion, his humor and his demons. Her film interweaves Kapuscinski's childhood as a refugee in Poland during WWII, with his later experiences on the battlefields of the Third World, in a poetic reverie of the tragedy and the absurdity of war. It also looks at the lines between journalism and literature, and challenges of the writer in the face of censorship.—Gabrielle Pfeiffer
Who directed A Poet on the Frontline: The Reportage of Ryszard Kapuscinski?
A Poet on the Frontline: The Reportage of Ryszard Kapuscinski was directed by Gabrielle Pfeiffer.
Who stars in A Poet on the Frontline: The Reportage of Ryszard Kapuscinski?
The principal cast of A Poet on the Frontline: The Reportage of Ryszard Kapuscinski includes Ryszard Kapuściński.
When was A Poet on the Frontline: The Reportage of Ryszard Kapuscinski released and how long is it?
A Poet on the Frontline: The Reportage of Ryszard Kapuscinski was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for A Poet on the Frontline: The Reportage of Ryszard Kapuscinski?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Poet on the Frontline: The Reportage of Ryszard Kapuscinski was composed by T.O. Sterrett.