Pontecorvo

Given the director's relative lack of experience, a documentary-style approach was thought to be the ideal solution for telling the story Pontecorvo confesses his cast and crew literally followed Oukili's footsteps.

George Heymont: Three Unforgettable Characters George Heymont 2011

"There were many more mariners here before and wealthy people who owned boats and yachts," said 87-year-old Anthony Pontecorvo , who was born in City Island and owned Buddy's Hardware and Marine Supplies store until he sold it recently.

City Island Enclave Kavita Mokha 2011

Given the director's relative lack of experience, a documentary-style approach was thought to be the ideal solution for telling the story Pontecorvo confesses his cast and crew literally followed Oukili's footsteps.

George Heymont: Three Unforgettable Characters George Heymont 2011

As Pontecorvo explains: I was looking for a story that would hit me in the pit of my stomach.

George Heymont: Three Unforgettable Characters George Heymont 2011

And then, years later, I got to know Gillo Pontecorvo very well, and loved his company, and spoke with him at length about the film.

Michael Vazquez: NYFF @50: Chairman Richard Peña on Opening Nights: The Social Network, Miller's Crossing, All About My Mother, PLUS Saadi Yacef In-Person Tonight Michael Vazquez 2011

As Pontecorvo explains: I was looking for a story that would hit me in the pit of my stomach.

George Heymont: Three Unforgettable Characters George Heymont 2011

Those are strong, strong political films, almost Italian director Gillo Pontecorvo style, you know?

Del Toro, Shindo Share Cross-Cultural Dialogue Bruce Bennett 2011

The criticism hung over Pontecorvo until his dying day.

Hollywood's Nazi Revisionism Bernard-Henri Lévy 2010

The criticism hung over Pontecorvo until his dying day.

Hollywood's Nazi Revisionism Bernard-Henri Lévy 2010

The criticism hung over Pontecorvo until his dying day.

Hollywood's Nazi Revisionism Bernard-Henri Lévy 2010