Faces

dir. John Cassavetes / USA 1968 / 131’

On the Edge

Easy Rider, Easy Rider, Faces, Faces

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Information about director

John Cassavetes

John Cassavetes (b. 1929, New York) began his film career as a Hollywood actor in the 1950s. He made his first film, Shadows, near the end of that decade with the help of friends. After struggles with Tinsel Town, he returned there unwillingly and only to earn money for his films by acting (Rosemary’s Baby, Dirty Dozen). He directed nine films, most starring his life partner and actress Gena Rowlands. Cassavetes was, for a long time, a lonely figure in American cinema. He personally controlled most stages of his productions, from the writing, to acting, directing as well as editing. He is often considered the father of independent American cinema.

Filmpography

1959 Cienie / Shadows

1961 Spóźniony blues / Too Late Blues

1963 Dziecko czeka / A Child Is Waiting

1968 Twarze / Faces

1970 Mężowie / Husbands

1971 Minnie i Moskowitz / Minnie and Moskowitz

1974 Kobieta pod presją / A Woman Under the Influence

1976 Zabójstwo chińskiego bukmachera / The Killing of a Chinese Bookie

1977 Premiera / Opening Night

1980 Gloria

1984 Strumienie miłości / Love Streams

1986 Wielki kłopot / Big Trouble