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Gena Rowlands: A Life on Film

★ 7.2(5)201953m

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Good to know

Director: Sabine Carbon
Release date: 2019-06-05
Runtime: 53m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Medea Film Factory

About Gena Rowlands: A Life on Film

Gena Rowlands: A Life on Film is a 2019 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Sabine Carbon, starring Eva Gosciejewicz, Gena Rowlands and Greg Gorman. It has a runtime of 53 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Gena Rowlands: A Life on Film in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An intimate portrait of the superb actress Gena Rowlands, icon of independent cinema. Together with her husband, legendary director John Cassavetes (1929-89), she lived an unusual life beyond the dream factory, a life in which reality and fiction were so perfectly intertwined that it made possible films that still today seem incredibly real.

Cast

Eva Gosciejewicz

Self - Narrator (voice)

Gena Rowlands

Self

Greg Gorman

Self

Jonas Mekas

Self

Meta Shaw Stevens

Self

Michael Ferris

Self

Michael Ventura

Self

Ray Carney

Self

Robert Forrest

Self

John Cassavetes

Self (archive footage)

Themes & keywords

husband wife relationshipcinema on cinemamovie businessbiographyco-workers relationshipportrait of an artistcelebrity interviewartistic couplelife and careertestimonyfamous actressbiographical documentary

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Gena Rowlands: A Life on Film in Canada?+

Gena Rowlands: A Life on Film is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Gena Rowlands: A Life on Film on Netflix?+

Gena Rowlands: A Life on Film is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Gena Rowlands: A Life on Film?+

Gena Rowlands: A Life on Film has a runtime of 53 minutes (53 minutes).

Who stars in Gena Rowlands: A Life on Film?+

Gena Rowlands: A Life on Film stars Eva Gosciejewicz, Gena Rowlands, Greg Gorman, Jonas Mekas and Meta Shaw Stevens.

When did Gena Rowlands: A Life on Film come out?+

Gena Rowlands: A Life on Film is a 2019 movie directed by Sabine Carbon.

What genre is Gena Rowlands: A Life on Film?+

Gena Rowlands: A Life on Film is Documentary film.

Who directed Gena Rowlands: A Life on Film?+

Gena Rowlands: A Life on Film was directed by Sabine Carbon.