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- Costume and Wardrobe Department
- Costume Designer
Jennifer Butler was born on 24 October 1963 in Panorama City, California, USA. She was a costume designer, known for Groundhog Day (1993), Firestarter (1984) and The Last of the Mohicans (1992). She was married to Bill Murray. She died on 12 January 2021 in Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, USA.- Mona Malm got her breakthrough at the Royal Dramatic Theater in 1957 as "Tintomara" in Almqvist's 'Drottningens juvelsmycke', directed by Alf Sjöberg. She played "Martha" in Edward Albee's 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' (1985) and the title role in Hjalmar Bergman's 'Chefen fru Ingeborg' (1993). She appeared in such films as Fanny and Alexander (1982) (as Jarl Kulle's tolerant wife) and The Best Intentions (1992).
- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Marran Gosov was born 1933 as Tzvetan Marangosoff in Sofia to a German mother and a Bulgarian father. As a young man, he had studied to become a painter, but then, while in jail after a clash with socialist authorities, he wrote his first novel "The Indifferent". Partly because of the aforementioned political troubles, he emigrated to West Germany in April 1960. Shortly after settling down in Munich, he started writing radio plays and soon wrote and directed the first of 27 short films which he would make between 1964 and 1978, many of which he also photographed and edited. It is these short films which form his main body of work, and the five feature-length films he would go on to make between 1967 and 1972 could be seen as a kind of mainstream accompaniment to his shorts which typically reflected, humoured, bemoaned and dreamed about washed-up, eccentric or passionately lazy slacker characters, scroungers and smalltime criminals living, drinking and loving in Schwabing, at that time the Chelsea of Munich (but more bohème perhaps) and Gosov's new home by choice. In his heyday, Gosov was so well-reputed in Schwabing that even younger, aspiring filmmakers sought his advice and help, among them Rainer Werner Fassbinder (whom Gosov turned down when he applied for assistant director). Sadly, all of Gosov's outstanding short films have yet to be introduced to the digital world and can currently only be seen at occasional cinema showings in Germany, usually organised by Gosov expert Bernhard Marsch.
In 1967, Dutch producer Rob Houwer (who was based in Munich back then and who would later become young Paul Verhoeven mentor) gave him the opportunity to adapt his short film Sabine 18 (1967) into a feature-length film called Engelchen - oder die Jungfrau von Bamberg (1968) (aka "Angel Baby"), starring the then unknown Gila von Weitershausen in what would become her breakthrough role. The film turned out to be a surprise hit which earned Gosov some attention and led to two more Houwer-produced feature films, Zuckerbrot und Peitsche (1968) (aka "Sugar Bread and Whip") and 24 Hour Lover (1968). Gosov also wrote both films which starred some of Munich's most illustrious artists and filmmakers, such as Roger Fritz (another member "Munich Group") and Helga Anders who were a bit of a "scandalous couple" at the time. Harald Leipnitz, formerly known mostly for impersonating villains and police inspectors in adventure and crime films, was another Gosov regular and friend.
After falling out with Rob Houwer (possibly due to the fact that Gosov disliked a script for a sequel to "Angel Baby" - not written by him - which was later made into a film by Michael Verhoeven), Gosov was hired by titan producer Horst Wendlandt to direct That Guy Loves Me, Am I Supposed to Believe That? (1969), starring shooting-star Uschi Glas. The film's screenplay was written by another peer of the now so-called "Munich group", Klaus Lemke (who had also starred in "Sabine 18"). However, Gosov completely rewrote the script and very little of Lemke's original script remained. He nevertheless asked Gosov to be credited as screenwriter for financial reasons and Gosov, wanting to help out his younger colleague, obliged. By the time he had finished his fourth feature film, Gosov had become somewhat weary of long pre-production periods, weeks of shooting and arguments with producers and went back to his kind of filmmaking: more short films followed, all shot with Schwabing friends on the very little budget that sufficed perfectly for most of Gosov's ideas.
In 1972, however, he got the itch to make one more feature, this time on his own terms. Wonnekloß (1972) (a title which would be hard to translate into English) bore much more resemblance to his earlier short films. Since he could not convince any producers to supply funds and was thriving for complete artistic freedom, Gosov financed the film entirely himself, using up all of his private savings. Made in an intimate atmosphere without any interference by producers, with many of his close friends and long-time collaborators, the film proved one of the most unusual German comedies of its time. Crowned by a mesmerising performance by Dieter Augustin, a former waiter which Gosov had already cast in some of his previous shorts, the film delightfully ridicules the social reactions to the sexploitation film wave that was breaking in on Germany at that time and changes lightly from hysteria to dadaism but always maintains the subtle melancholy and humanitarian pessimism that can be considered Gosov's trademark. But just as he was unable to raise any funding for the film, he could not find a distributor and eventually had to handle the distribution of the film himself which ended in a terrific flop. The film played only for one or two weeks in most of the few cinemas where it was screened.
Indepted and frustrated, Gosov made a few more short films and then, to pay off his debts, started working for German television as a writer of crime series and, occasionally, as a composer (among other films, he scored Rosa von Praunheim's Horror Vacui (1984) in 1982). In 1990, he returned to Bulgaria where he has lived since, writing a couple of novels which, as far as I know, have not been published elsewhere. To this day, he is known to a dedicated handful German cineastes for "Angel Baby" (which still holds a minor cult status in Germany), but the majority of his work, both his short films as well as "Wonnekloß", remain obscure and, apart from occasional cinema screenings in some larger German cities, unexposed to the public. Considering his achievements, it is rather sad how neglected his films (and most other films of the so-called "Munich Group", for that matter) are today.- Bogdan Dragos Aureliu Marian Stanoevici is a Romanian film and theatre actor .He was born on January 22, 1958 in Bucuresti, Romania. He graduated from Institute of Theatrical Arts and Cinematography in 1982.In 1978, he plays first role in the movie Eu, tu si Ovidiu. Other notable roles in Cel ales (2015), Dying of the Light (2014) and Nemesis's secret (1987). Play on the stage of the theater ''Elisabeta'' in Bucharest.
- Nic D'Avirro was born on 5 March 1949 in the USA. He was an actor, known for Tracks of Saints (2008), Wipe Out (1988) and The Bold and the Beautiful (1987). He died on 12 January 2021.
- Director
- Writer
- Actor
Enrique Pineda Barnet was born on 28 October 1933 in Havana, Cuba. He was a director and writer, known for I Am Cuba (1964), La bella del Alhambra (1989) and La anunciacion (2008). He died on 12 January 2021 in Havana, Cuba.- Ugo Cardea was an actor, known for The Night Porter (1974), The Age of the Medici (1972) and La donna di cuori (1969). He died on 12 January 2021 in Arcidosso, Tuscany, Italy.
- Denis Karasyov was born on 1 August 1963 in Sillamäe, Estonian SSR, USSR. He was an actor, known for Russkaya ruletka (1990), Katka i Shiz (1992) and Viktor (2014). He was married to Karina Goldova. He died on 12 January 2021 in Moscow, Russia.
- Sam Ramplin was an actress, known for Raspberry Ripple (2007), Harry, Henry and the Prostitute (2008) and Hell's Kitchen (2004). She died on 12 January 2021 in Málaga, Spain.
- Marta Casanas was born on 24 April 1924 in Cuba. She was an actress, known for Heroína (1965) and Soledad (1980). She died on 12 January 2021 in Miami, Florida, USA.
- Script and Continuity Department
- Actress
- Make-Up Department
Irina Charitonoff was born on 16 January 1932 in Paris, France. She was an actress, known for Zazie in the Metro (1960), The Joker (1960) and Male Companion (1964). She was married to Pierre Lhomme. She died on 12 January 2021 in Pantin, Seine-Saint-Denis, France.- Bridget Rowe was born on 16 March 1950 in Kent, England, UK. She was married to James Nolan. She died on 12 January 2021 in Farnborough, Greater London, England, UK.
- Lionel Rubin died on 12 January 2021 in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England, UK.
- Sally Heath was born on 26 October 1940 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. She died on 12 January 2021 in the USA.
- Cecil Humphrey-Smith was born on 29 October 1928 in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, England, UK. He died on 12 January 2021 in the UK.
- Antônio Carlos de Almeida Braga was born on 2 July 1926 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He died on 12 January 2021 in Portugal.
- Editor
- Editorial Department
- Producer
Jason has been my dear friend and mentor for fourteen years and I can say proudly, and so gratefully that I wouldn't be where I am without him. When I asked him why he prioritised teaching his assistants he said, "If we don't teach the next generation to cut, who will." I think he was genuinely concerned about the quality of editing going downhill, and after seeing my early assemblies I couldn't blame him! This is a legacy that will live on in all the immerging filmmakers he's helped, and the many assistant editors who have and who will become editors, due to his extraordinary patience, knowledge, and generous teaching. I hope they all in turn pay it forward, as Jason took great pride and pleasure in helping others succeed. That is just one of the many gifts he gave to this industry; an industry he lived and breathed and loved. It is clear from all of the messages and phone calls Amanda and I have received over the last few days alone that he was truly loved in return. My dear beautiful funny silly brilliant talented remarkable friend, I love you, rest now. Jo Smyth Director, Editor
"Jason and I spent months together poring over the edits to our stories, hour by hour, minute by minute, frame by frame; hoping to fashion sense from rhythm. But there's no rhythm now to his shocking loss - no sense at all. But one day, when I have the strength next to look, I know that in his work I will see him: his elegance, his wit, his danger and compassion. His meticulous care and his seamless invisibility (the mark, by the way, not only of a fine editor but a wise and selfless man). But mostly I will see his love - for story. For guiding an audience to feel its rhythm so that it mattered as much to them as it did to him. And then perhaps, everything will make sense again." Writer, Director, Producer Hugo Blick
"I met Jason on a show over twenty years ago and immediately clicked. I so loved his rhythms and storytelling decisions and deadpan humour. He was such fun to share a room with for months on end. We worked on two more shows after that and I really wished we'd done more - he was so popular and I followed his work with admiration. It was an honour to share his recent birthday and he will be much much missed by his friends and the industry." Director Joe Ahearne
"Dear Jason. I cannot begin to describe how much I owe you. When I was just 21 years old you took me under your wing. You were then known as the Wunderkind editor. Getting all the best commercials to cut, you drove into work in your XJS and dazzled us young assistants with your film making flair and easy confidence. I felt so lucky that you took me on as your trainee assistant editor. You were the first person to trust me to cut anything. In this case a Cadbury's Finger of Fudge commercial (with that inane jungle). You not only taught me, you inspired me and gave me the confidence to believe in myself. I could not have become the film-maker I am without you. Years later we would work again, this time as the editor of the shows I directed. I could not have hoped for a better talent to help me to craft that first season of Strikeback, or to deal with the crazy personalities of the Crossing Lines team in Prague. Your calm, consistent wisdom and your brilliance in the edit suite was a guiding light in the storm. I will miss you deeply Jason. You have been my mentor, my teacher and my friend." Director Daniel Percival
"My relationship with Jason was far more than a working one. He was a true friend and I shall miss him terribly. He was simply a wonderful talented and kind man. No tempers. No tantrums. No ego. Just brilliant, as his two Emmy nominations verified. My working journey with Jason was spread over some 20 years involving 3 feature films, several 90 minute tv movies and series, and dozens of documentaries. Work took us to South Africa, Hollywood, Germany, Switzerland and several months in Italy where the cutting room was a converted pig slaughter room in a farm house, but surrounded by the beautiful Umbrian hills where we could walk off the occasional editing dramas and solve the problems of the world. I first met Jason when the editor I was working with on a movie felt he couldn't do the action scenes justice, and he recommended a young guy in a cutting room upstairs. That young guy was Jason. After that, we worked together whenever we could, and perhaps the finest example of his skills can be seen in PUNCH, a true story about a boxer which we shot in Switzerland, with Donald Sutherland as his manager. The boxing sequences were simply brilliant and that was all down to Jason's editing skills. I spoke to Jason just before he died, and he told me how he was really looking forward to working on his next project which was to take place in Spain. Alas, not to be. RIP Jason. My thoughts will always be with you." Director Alan Birkenshaw
"You were a true, dear friend and amazing mentor to me. Like many others, I owe my career to you. When I was younger, I always dreamed of working in the television industry and longed to be an editor. You took that dream and turned it into a reality with many, many laughs along the way. You were one of a kind and a creature of habit. Work by 8, lunch at 12, leave at 6, glass of Sauvignon Blanc with ice. Thank you for the wonderful memories. Rest in peace my friend." Editor Lindsey Woodward
"I was so shocked and saddened to hear of the loss of Jason - it's hard to believe. He was part of my life for nearly 20 years and was a huge reason for the success of the best work I have done. He was the invisible hand behind launching the careers of so many great actors, including Ruth Wilson, Carey Mulligan and Alexander Skarsgaard. We worked together on the BAFTA-winning BBC production Bleak House, where Jason showed his characteristic flair at mining emotional depth combined with fast-paced innovative kinetic editing. Jason went on to cut, with characteristic sensitivity, my first single drama, 'Love Again' about the poet Philip Larkin, and continued with me to edit Ruth Wilson's first screen role in Jane Eyre. He showed a whole other side in his brilliant editing of action scenes when we went on to do the HBO series Generation Kill, for which he deservedly received an Emmy nomination. His calm wisdom and attention to detail was invaluable, long distance, as he offered advice during the shoot, when I'd download on the phone each evening during the intense experience of filming the series in Africa. With his brilliant brave instinctive editing Jason had an ability to read my mind and elevate anything I did. He was so kind, so individual and that winning smile and those Converse hi-tops lifted my heart every time I walked into the room. He not only edited my best films but he was a friend to my children growing up, took me to tea with his mother (where we all spoke French) and edited all my home videos of the twins growing up in his spare time. Jason was a loyal and dear friend and a much-cherished colleague and will be much missed. However, he will live on in so many ways in so many homes through the brilliant work that he did, and continue to provoke the tears and laughter that he could create in an audience better than anyone else I know. Director Susanna White
I was Jason Krasucki's assistant editor at Roger Cherrill Postproduction on Dean Street, in 1985-86. I only saw Jason a few times after that and I just heard about his death. I am deeply saddened. When I began assisting Jason I was nineteen and he was only 26, but he seemed much further ahead in life than any of us. He owned a cool pad in East Finchley, drove a Jag XJS and came to work always carrying a stainless steel camera case. I never really knew what was in it. He understood the craft better than anyone else, and was an authority on everything from from neg cutting to sound mixing. I'm talking about an era when dissolves were marked up on the 35 mm cutting copy with a chinagraph pencil, and you got on the phone with a lab technician at Technicolor if there was a delay with a slash dupe. I don't recall Jason ever being uncertain of anything. Other editors came into our cutting room to sometimes ask him for advice, but never the other way round. After work, we often found ourselves at The Crown and Two or one of the other local pubs, engaged in deep discussions about filmmaking that often ended hours later in an Indian restaurant. It feels like a long time ago now, when cutting rooms were filled with smoke, worn out furniture, trim bins and empty plastic coffee cups. The clattering of a Moviola and the slightly quieter whirring of a Steenbeck. I'll remember Jason's great sense of humour and his calm diligence when operating under pressure and tight ad agency schedules. His patience fixing something that I had probably messed up. But, more than anything else, his confidence in his abilities and his dedication to getting things right the first time, without seeking praise for any of it. Damon Taylor
I first worked alongside Jason in 2000 when we worked together on 'Attachments' for World Productions. There were no egos and we got on very well and went on to work together many times. Jason was at his happiest when chomping on a juicy steak, drinking a glass of good red wine and talking movies. Editor Xavier Russell
I was extremely upset to hear of the sudden and untimely death of Jason. We first met forty years ago when we were both working at Roger Cherrill's, and we have bumped into each other on a regular basis ever since, occasionally meeting for lunch or a drink, sometimes just because we were working down the hall from each other, once or twice even on the same production. Of all the editors I know Jason was one of the best. His commitment to the craft of editing was total. He chose the jobs he worked on very carefully and I don't think he ever took a job just for the money. I remember a few years ago we were talking in general terms about retirement and he said to me: "I suppose I could retire now, but what else would I do?" Whilst I don't think he would ever have found anything to replace his love for editing, I am deeply saddened that he will never have the chance to find out. Goodbye Jason. You will be greatly missed. Editor Paul Endacott- Maurice Agnelet died on 12 January 2021 in New Caledonia, France.
- Barry Lewis was born on 4 July 1945 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. He died on 12 January 2021 in San Diego, California, USA.
- Actress
- Producer
Justi Redman was born on 24 July 1991 in the USA. She was an actress and producer, known for Sam's Rain (2009). She died on 12 January 2021 in Hurst, Texas, USA.- Writer
- Additional Crew
Kazutoshi Handô was a writer, known for The Emperor in August (2015), Isoroku Yamamoto, the Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet (2011) and Nippon no ichiban nagai natsu (2010). He died on 12 January 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.- Tim Lester was born on 15 June 1968 in Miami, Florida, USA. He died on 12 January 2021 in Milton, Georgia, USA.
- Allan Nilsson was born on 10 May 1933 in Alvare, Sweden. He was an actor, known for Babels hus (1981) and Lilla Jönssonligan på kollo (2004). He died on 12 January 2021 in Hemse, Sweden.
- Ray Brady was born on 3 April 1926 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for The Collaborators (1973), Wall $treet Week with Louis Rukeyser (1970) and 48 Hours (1988). He was married to Mary Clark Wilson. He died on 12 January 2021 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
- Actor
- Composer
- Writer
Curtis Jonnie was born on 26 October 1946 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He was an actor and composer, known for Indian Time (1989), The Wake (1986) and Ritter's Cove (1980). He died on 12 January 2021 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.