The Invisible Father
Synopsis
In the 1960s, beat poet and experimental filmmaker Piero Heliczer helped shape New American Cinema, and was enmeshed with iconic filmmaker Andy Warhol and The Velvet Underground at the very start of their careers. Through interviews with family and friends, found photos, and archival footage, Piero’s daughter, Thérèse Casper, explores the promise and perils of leading an authentic, creative life, and the impact that it can have on the people you leave behind in the process. Wondering if she can make peace with her absent father if she can find a connection to him through his art, she explores the artistic legacy and life of a man she never knew.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Female Eye Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 8, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thérèse Heliczer
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Frith
- Original Score
- Eric Goetz, Ben Winwood
- Original Title
- The Invisible Father
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Virgil Films and Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thérèse Heliczer
Eric Frith
Eric Goetz, Ben Winwood
John Jeffcoat
Thérèse Heliczer, Marisabina Russo, Kate Keckler Dandel
Department Leadership Roster
Thérèse Heliczer
Director
Kate Keckler Dandel
Producer
John Jeffcoat
Editor
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What is The Invisible Father about?
In the 1960s, beat poet and experimental filmmaker Piero Heliczer helped shape New American Cinema, and was enmeshed with iconic filmmaker Andy Warhol and The Velvet Underground at the very start of their careers. Through interviews with family and friends, found photos, and archival footage, Piero’s daughter, Thérèse Casper, explores the promise and perils of leading an authentic, creative life, and the impact that it can have on the people you leave behind in the process. Wondering if she can make peace with her absent father if she can find a connection to him through his art, she explores the artistic legacy and life of a man she never knew.
Who directed The Invisible Father?
The Invisible Father was directed by Thérèse Heliczer.
Who stars in The Invisible Father?
The principal cast of The Invisible Father includes Thérèse Heliczer, Jonas Mekas, John Cale, Ira Cohen.
When was The Invisible Father released and how long is it?
The Invisible Father was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for The Invisible Father?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Invisible Father was composed by Eric Goetz, Ben Winwood.