George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey

1984
1h 50m

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7.7/10

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George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey (1984)

Biography Documentary

Biography of the Academy Award winning director including dramatic color footage of WWII.Biography of the Academy Award winning director including dramatic color footage of WWII.Biography of the Academy Award winning director including dramatic color footage of WWII.

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IMDb RATING

7.7/10

522

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 2 wins & 2 nominations total

Trivia
In a 2022 interview with Hawk Koch, George Stevens Jr. reflected on the importance of the film in his career: "I think it was actually in 1984 that I did it, not that long after my father had died. I think it remains the most satisfying thing I've ever done, to have been able to do that and really show who he was and what he did and to have it respected."

Quotes
[first lines]
Self - Narrator: Centuries ago an artist scrawled on a wall, "Let something of me survive." When my father died, he left these things to me. I looked through them, hoping to learn more about the man I thought I knew best in all the world. Here I found his wartime diary. He had written, "Life is a journey and it's always most interesting when you're not sure where you're going."

Alternate versions
Edited to approximately 60 minutes for broadcasting on "American Masters".

Connections
Edited from George Stevens' World War II Footage (1946)

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Featured review

8/10

A Loving Tribute

"George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey" is a loving tribute by his son to a genuinely fine director. Whether one might prefer either pre- or post WWII films by Stevens, the quality of his over all output is staggering. Before the war his films were bouncy, frothy, and delightful. After the war a more somber tone was displayed, and at the same time, a unique feeling for atmosphere and especially timing. Too, the musical scores blended beautifully into his full tapestry. The photography of his films was peerless, and the acting always on the highest level. This is a wonderful monument to a most loving and beloved screen director.