Lonely Boy
Wolf Koenig, Roman Kroitor / Canada / 1962 / Czech Premiere / 27 min.
synopsis
At first glance, the film appears to be a survey about the gifted singer, the idol of a generation. The result is a unique way of observing stars through their own fans. The sound is significant here, achieving an unprecedented sense of reality. The innovative approach complements the film with staged scenes.
biography
Canadian Roman Kroitor (1926-2012) created the TV programme Candid Eye in 1958 with Wolf Koenig. German Wolf Koenig (1927-2014) emigrated to Canada, where he filmed for Candid Eye, which he also produced.
more about film
| director: | Wolf Koenig, Roman Kroitor |
| producer: | Roman Kroitor |
| photography: | Wolf Koenig |
| editing: | John Spotton, Guy L. Coté |
| sound: | Kathleen Shannon |
contact
NATIONAL FILM BOARD OF CANADA / Éric Séguin / 3155 Côte de Liesse Road / H4N 2N4 / Montreal / Canada / +1 800 267 7710 / E.Seguin@nfb.ca / www.nfb.ca
Film at festival
| premiere type: | Czech Premiere |
| festival edition: | 2018 |
| section: | Direct Vérité |
| format: | Video File |
| language: | English |
| colour: | Black and white |
Info
| director: | Wolf Koenig, Roman Kroitor |
| original title: | Lonely Boy |
| country: | Canada |
| year: | 1962 |
| running time: | 27 min. |
