Emotional History: The Making of ‘The Unbearable Lightness of Being’

Emotional History: The Making of ‘The Unbearable Lightness of Being’ (2006)

2006 • 30m
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Feb 7, 2006USA30m
Director: Gary Leva
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Language English

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Country: USA
Length: 30 min

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Despite being widely praised, Milan Kundera's novel *The Unbearable Lightness of Being* was considered too complex for adaptation. Director Philip Kaufman and producer Saul Zaentz defied expectations, bringing the story to the screen. *Emotional History* explores their process of transforming the novel with screenwriter Jean-Claude Carrière and film editor Walter Murch into a vivid portrayal of politics and passion during the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia. The documentary reveals how iconic scenes – including Lena Olin's moment of reflection, the invasion of Prague, and Juliette Binoche's photographic encounters – became defining moments in film history.

Alternative title: Emotional History: The Making of 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being'
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Language: English
Director: Gary Leva
Type: Movie

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