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'''Zeitgeist Films''' is an [[United States|American]] independent [[film]] distributor based in [[New York, New York|New York City]]. It was founded in June, 1988 by co-presidents [[Nancy Gerstman]] and [[Emily Russo]]. Films distributed by Zeitgeist Films are strongly auteur-driven and offer a very distinct visual style and often unique content. Zeitgeist has eight employees, and has released over 150 titles.<ref name="z-filmjournal">[http://www.filmjournal.com/filmjournal/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003829308 ''Catching the Zeitgeist''], Film Journal International</ref> |
'''Zeitgeist Films''' is an [[United States|American]] independent [[film]] distributor based in [[New York, New York|New York City]]. It was founded in June, 1988 by co-presidents [[Nancy Gerstman]] and [[Emily Russo]]. Films distributed by Zeitgeist Films are strongly auteur-driven and offer a very distinct visual style and often unique content. Zeitgeist has eight employees, and has released over 150 titles.<ref name="z-filmjournal">[http://www.filmjournal.com/filmjournal/esearch/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003829308 ''Catching the Zeitgeist''], Film Journal International</ref> It is the only woman-run film distribution company. <ref name="z-alternet"> |
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==Selected films== |
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Zeitgeist Films is an American independent film distributor based in New York City. It was founded in June, 1988 by co-presidents Nancy Gerstman and Emily Russo. Films distributed by Zeitgeist Films are strongly auteur-driven and offer a very distinct visual style and often unique content. Zeitgeist has eight employees, and has released over 150 titles.[1] It is the only woman-run film distribution company. [2]
Selected films
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1991[3] | Poison[3] | Won Sundance Grand Jury Prize[4] |
| 1996[5] | The Umbrellas of Cherbourg[5] | (re-release)[6] |
| 1997[6] | Taste of Cherry[6] | Won Palme d'Or[7][6] |
| 1998[8] | A Place Called Chiapas[8] | |
| 1999[9] | The City[9] | |
| 1999[10] | Following[10] | |
| 2002[6] | Nowhere in Africa[6] | Won Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film[11][6] |
| 2004[12] | The Corporation[12] | |
| 2004[13] | Travellers and Magicians[13] | |
| 2005[14] | Ballets Russes[14] | |
| 2005[6] | Sophie Scholl – The Final Days[6] | Nominated for Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film[15][6] |
| 2006[16] | Into Great Silence[16] | |
| 2008[17] | Up the Yangtze[17] | |
| 2008[18] | Trouble the Water[18] | Nominated for Academy Award for Documentary Feature[18] |
References
- ^ Catching the Zeitgeist, Film Journal International
- ^ Silverstein, M, Zeitgeist Films: The Only Woman-Run Film Distribution Company Celebrates 20th Anniversary
- ^ a b Zeitgeist Films. Poison
- ^ Murray, Noel (2008-01-14). "From Park City It Came: 10 Sundance Sensations That Changed Filmmaking". The A.V. Club. Onion Inc.
{{cite news}}: Text "Poison (1991) Winner of the Grand Jury Prize in 1991 [...] New York specialty distributor Zeitgeist" ignored (help) - ^ a b Zeitgeist Films. The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Zeitgeist Films. Profile
- ^ Lennon, Peter (2000-09-15). "One of your scenes is missing". Guardian Unlimited. Retrieved 2008-08-29.
In Taste of Cherry, which won Cannes' Palme d'Or in 1997
- ^ a b Zeitgeist Films. A Place Called Chiapas
- ^ a b Zeitgeist Films. The City
- ^ a b Zeitgeist Films. Following
- ^ Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 75th Academy Awards Nominees and Winners
- ^ a b Zeitgeist Films. The Corporation
- ^ a b Zeitgeist Films. Travellers and Magicians
- ^ a b Zeitgeist Films. Ballets Russes
- ^ Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 75th Academy Awards Nominees and Winners
- ^ a b Zeitgeist Films. Into Great Silence
- ^ a b Zeitgeist Films. Up The Yangtze
- ^ a b c Zeitgeist Films. Trouble the Water
External links
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