Forman vs. Forman

Haifa Classics

"A fine appreciation of a significant director's prodigious life."

Hollywood Reporter
  • Archive - Festival 35
  • Director: Helena Třeštíková & Jakub Hejna
  • Czech Republic, France 2019
  • 81 minutes
  • Czech, English, French
  • Subtitles in Hebrew, English

Forman vs. Forman is a comprehensive portrait of filmmaker Milos Forman (1932-2018). A filmmaker decorated with Oscars for Amadeus and One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest, a charismatic adventurer with the courage to question himself, the documentary delves into his life and work, from his impoverished childhood hiding from the Nazis to his Hollywood success.

Celebrated Czech documentarian Helena Třeštíková and her longtime editor Jakub Hejna find new insights in archival materials hitherto unknown and create a fascinating portrait of Milos Forman’s life, work and philosophy.

Filmography: Mallory (2015), Private Universe (2011), Katka (2009), René (2008).

*English subtitles for non-English parts.


  • Director Helena Třeštíková & Jakub Hejna
  • Production Kateřina Černá
  • Script Helena Třeštíková
  • Cinematography David Cysař
  • Editing Jakub Hejna
  • Festivals Cannes, Karlovy Vary
  • Source Negative, Prague