A captivating blend of biographical documentary, reportage, and philosophical essay, Henry Fonda for President uses the career of one of Hollywood's greatest actors as a lens to explore U.S. history and politics. A true feast for cinephiles, the film is masterfully constructed from archival footage and iconic scenes from Fonda's films.
Jerusalem FF 2024 - Chantal Akerman Award (Best Experimental Documentary)
Alexander Horwath is an Austrian film critic, cinema historian, and curator. From 1992 to 1997, he directed the Vienna Film Festival, and from 2002 to 2017, he led the Vienna Film Museum. He also curated the documenta 12 film program (2007). A prominent figure in film scholarship, Horwath has authored and edited numerous books on American cinema of the 1960s and 1970s. Currently a member of the Akademie der Künste in Berlin, he teaches cinema history at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. Henry Fonda for President marks his screenwriting and directorial debut.
2024 Henry Fonda na prezydenta / Henry Fonda for President (doc.)