Partly fiction is a mesmerizing, impressionistic portrait. Harry dean stanton, legendary character actor, dead at 91. The south by southwest film festival means everybody has a full plate. Harry dean stanton performs everybodys talkin with. Partly fiction, sophie hubers oddly acute yet insufficient portrait of the inimitable character actor. In partly fiction, you can catch a glimpse of harry dean stanton s everyday life as it was played out over the last decade or so. Dean stanton during the documentary harry dean stanton. Partly fiction, a new film by director sophie huber playing this week at sxsw, is not your conventional documentary profile. Ultimately, the film captures little more than stanton s essence, which is already on full display in any given film that the filmmaker clearly adores and includes in this toobrief documentary.
Harry dean stanton was born on july 14, 1926, and raised near lexington, ky where his father was a tobacco farmer. Harry dean stanton, a prolific character actor who brought a soulful, hangdog presence to such varied films as alien, paris, texas, repo man and pretty in pink, becoming a. The film explores his enigmatic outlook on his life, his unexploited talents as a musician and include. With harry dean stanton, david lynch, sam shepard, kris kristofferson. Partly fiction is a mesmerizing, impressionistic portrait of the iconic actor comprised of intimate moments, film clips and his own heartbreaking renditions of american folk songs. In appreciation of harry dean stanton, the coolest guy in.
To paraphrase the great performers summation of his own career, partly fiction avoids success artfully. Harry dean stanton, hollywood staple since the 1950s, has died. Twenty years ago, firsttime director sophie huber met stanton in a bar in west. Partly fiction, the actressfilmmaker sophie huber shown at right spends quite a bit of time with mr. The answers are irrelevantto stanton, and to this film. Harry dean stanton partly fiction omnivore recordings. Sep 16, 2017 in appreciation of harry dean stanton, the coolest guy in any room.
When not working, he spent every night in dan tanas bar in. His last film, lucky, completed six months before his death, echoes the actors own incredible life. Partly fiction at dan tanas restaurant on august 22, 20 in west hollywood. In fact, he opines that talking, pretty much about anything, is a waste of time.
Partly fiction movie 20 soundtrack lyrics list original music from the motion picture. Harry dean stanton looks at the actors life the new york. He is one of the last significant character actors of his generation who could stand with any of the greats from the 30s and 40s. The film takes its title from the kris kristofferson song. Partly fiction, directed by sophie huber and featuring film clips, interviews with collaborators including wenders, shepard, kris kristofferson, and david lynch, and stanton s singing. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime membership. It documents the iconic actor in his intimate moments and features film clips, as. Sep 15, 2017 harry dean stanton was born in west irvine, ky. Partly fiction by harry dean stanton and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. With harry dean stanton, david lynch, wim wenders, sam shepard, kris. In appreciation of harry dean stanton, the coolest guy in any. Partly fiction is a mesmerizing, impressionistic portrait of the iconic actor comprised of intimate moments, film clips from some of his 250 films and his own.
If youre obsessed with cinema, harry dean stanton probably has something to do with it. He also appeared in the arnold schwarzenegger action film the last stand 20. His most visible relationships have been with jack nicholson and david lynch, and an interview between stanton and the latter is one of the more memorable sequences in harry dean stanton. Two tracks from the acclaimed film harry dean stanton. Partly fiction is a mesmerizing, impressionistic portrait of the iconic actor comprised of intimate moments, film clips from some of his 250 films and his own heartbreaking renditions of american folk songs. Stunningly lensed in color and black and white by seamus mcgarvey, the film explores the actors enigmatic outlook on his life, his unexploited talents as a musician. Partly fiction 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. His frequent, familiar film appearances have earned him a cult. Actor harry dean stanton known for paris texas and repo. Party fiction takes a dreamy and philosophical approach, reflecting the personality of the man who is its subject. This was for me the outstanding film at the edinburgh film festival 20. Full of humor and integrity, with beautiful photography and excellent sound, this film. Partly fiction soundrack list movie 20 tracklist ost list listen to original score, theme music from the motion picture, film score list, song list of all of the songs played in the movie playlist, who sings them, including end credits.
Dec, 20 the film explores his enigmatic outlook on his life, his unexploited talents as a musician and includes candid reminiscences by david lynch, wim wenders, sam shepard, kris kristofferson and debbie harry. Harry dean stanton s death at the age of 91 on september 15, 2017 was mourned by friends, fans and fellow film and television professionals around the world. Partly fiction is a biodoc that includes more footage of its subject singing than talking about his approach to acting. Partly fiction 1 alpha dog 1 fishtail 1 the mighty 1 harry dean stanton 1 refine by top names. Why america misses its icon harry dean stanton the. The film was casual and meandering, and i suppose it was maddening if you wanted. Partly fiction at dan tanas restaurant on august 22, 20 in west hollywood, california. Partly fiction seems like weve seen him a million times though, according to the imdb, the guys made only 215 film and tv appearances. Partly fiction at dan tanas restaurant in west hollywood on aug. It incorporates much of stanton s reallife philosophy, dry wit and even his musical ability into the final product as well.
Harry dean stanton partly fiction releases discogs. Born on july 14, 1926 in west irvine, kentucky, usa, indie film star harry dean stanton served in the navy during world war ii. Partly fiction is a mesmerizing, impressionistic portrait of the iconic actor comprised of intimate moments, film clips from some of his 250 films and his own heartbreaking renditions of. Partly fiction, directed by sophie huber and featuring film clips, interviews with collaborators including wenders, shepard, kris kristofferson, and david lynch, and stantons singing. The character actors character actor with over 200 credits to his name, harry dean stanton is as enigmatic as he is prolific.
This seems to be the attitude that sophie huber has taken in her. Donald trump on david letterman 17 october, 20 full interview. Harry dean stantons death at the age of 91 on september 15, 2017 was mourned by friends, fans and fellow film and television professionals around the world. Partly fiction is a personal documentary about the iconic actor in his intimate moments, with clips from some of his 250 films and his own heartbreaking renditions of american folk songs. Good old harry dean stanton was featured singing in the film cool hand luke way back in 1967 and now here he is singing on his on his own album in 2012, in a weathered voice that had seen many miles and been through a life time of experiences. The thieves then took off in the actors car, but were soon apprehended after the car was traced by a tracking device. It could almost be considered a companion piece to the 20 documentary on stanton, partly fiction. Harry dean stanton is a marvelous actor and, at least from a visual standpoint, a marvelous camera subject. Partly fiction, a documentary directed by sophie huber, that has been screened at over 50 festivals, both internationally and in the us including its stateside premiere at sxsw in 20. Sep 05, 20 in her new film one thats almost indispensable, i think, for anyone who wants to know how to make an interesting documentary about an actor, harry dean stanton. The mans genetic material, thanks to his appearance in over 200 films, is woven deep into a halfcentury of movie history. At the films heart is a fitful conversation that unfolds like a string of koans, epigrams, jokes and silences. Stunningly lensed in color and black and white by seamus mcgarvey.
Stanton was the subject of a 20 documentary, harry dean stanton. Sep 15, 2017 actor harry dean stanton poses for a portrait for the film harry dean stanton. Harry dean stanton poses for a portrait for the film harry dean stanton. Partly fiction is a mesmerizing, impressionistic portrait of the iconic actor comprised of intimate moments, film clips from some of his 250 films and his own heartbreaking.
A powerful sequence set during a rap battle gives us a complete. An iconic actor in his intimate moments, with film clips from some of his 250 films and his own heartbreaking renditions of american folk songs. Harry dean stanton july 14, 1926 september 15, 2017 was an american actor, musician, and singer. Partly fiction is an impressionistic portrait of the iconic actor comprised of intimate moments, film clips from some of his 250 films and his own heartbreaking renditions of american folk songs. Harry dean stanton, kris kristofferson, wim wenders, david lynch, sam. Complete your purchase to save the mp3 version to your music library. A prolific, eccentric character actor gets his due in sophie hubers notquite straightforward harry dean stanton. Partly fiction is a mesmerizing, impressionistic portrait of the iconic actor comprised of intimate moments, film clips from some of his 200 films and his own heartbreaking renditions of american folk songs. Full of humor and integrity, with beautiful photography and excellent sound, this film is a keeper. Sep 15, 2017 harry dean stanton poses for a portrait for the film harry dean stanton. Stunningly lensed in color and black and white by seamus mcgarvey, the film explores the actors enigmatic outlook on his life. Jun 03, 2014 the many facets of harry dean stanton are explored in harry dean stanton. Seeing the film partly fiction was a great treat, especially his living room concert of all of these great songs, and even a greater treat now that theyve put them out. This impressionistic portrait of iconic actor harry dean stanton is composed of intimate moments, film clips from some of his 250 films and his own heartbreaking renditions of american folk songs.
The film explores his enigmatic outlook on his life, his unexploited talents as a musician and include this impressionistic portrait of iconic actor harry dean stanton is composed of intimate moments, film clips from some of his 250 films and his own heartbreaking renditions of american folk songs. Harry dean stanton, the legendary character actor and offbeat leading man who starred in repo man, paris, texas, twin peaks. Stanton s career spanned over fifty years, which saw him star in such films as cool hand luke, kellys heroes, dillinger, alien, repo man, the last temptation of christ, wild at heart, the green mile and the pledge. Sep 29, 2017 lucky seemed like the role that harry dean was always born to play. Sep, 20 enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing harry dean stanton. Overview for harry dean stanton turner classic movies.
Actor harry dean stanton poses for a portrait for the film harry dean stanton. Partly fiction is a compelling collage of a man who has been ubiquitous in american films for over half a century and is still with us, still working, still staring out at that horizon. Kris kristofferson add a few notes of reminiscence to the film, but its stanton himself who is. Sep 11, 20 the actor harry dean stanton, 87, is guarded in the extreme, but sophie hubers documentary film aims to find his depths. Documental harry dean stanton, partly fiction online. Partly fiction, sample this, and blue caprice are all either above 90%, or very close to it. Alien isolation vg alien isolation vg alien isolation vg alien isolation vg alien isolation vg alien isolation vg fishtail.
Sep, 20 harry dean stanton, reserved, elusive, carries around his solitude with him wherever he goes. The following is the complete filmography of american actor harry dean stanton july 14, 1926 september 15, 2017. And yet this film says so much about why harry dean stanton has become such a respected living legend that a traditional film would not. Discover americas preeminent character actor in sophie hubers fine documentary harry dean stanton. Harry dean stanton performs after the screening of harry dean stanton. If youre an actor and you dont know who harry dean stanton is, you are missing out on watching a consummate master at work. This documentary portrait of the wonderful character actor harry dean stanton is impressionistic, as much a fable as so many of the films hes starred in or, rather, turned up in.