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6.9 1h 20m

Close Encounters with Vilmos Zsigmond

"Un documentaire de Pierre Filmon"

A very special encounter between legendary American cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond and young French director Pierre Filmon. A personal journey with the brightest shadowmaker and his friends.

Top Cast

  • Vilmos Zsigmond

    Vilmos Zsigmond

    Self

  • Nancy Allen

    Nancy Allen

    Self

  • Isabelle Huppert

    Isabelle Huppert

    Self

  • Susan Roether-Zsigmond

    Susan Roether-Zsigmond

    Self

  • Peter Fonda

    Peter Fonda

    Self

  • Michael Murphy

    Michael Murphy

    Self

  • John Travolta

    John Travolta

    Self

  • John Boorman

    John Boorman

    Self

  • Richard Donner

    Richard Donner

    Self

Overview

A very special encounter between legendary American cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond and young French director Pierre Filmon. A personal journey with the brightest shadowmaker and his friends.

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