Today we say goodbye to Gena Rowlands, one of the most important actresses in independent cinema who dazzled in A woman under the influence y Noah’s diary.
The world of cinema is in mourning, especially the more independent-themed one. Today, August 15, 2024, we woke up to the news of the death of Gena Rowlands At 94, one of the industry’s biggest stars who shone in A Woman Under the Influence (1974).
If you didn’t have this feature film John Cassavetes on the radar, you can take a look at it at The moviethe Spanish platform that always supports this very special cinema. By the way, did you know about the relationship between Rowlands and Cassavetes?
They were, no more and no less, than husband and wife. In fact, Gena became the filmmaker’s great muse, giving birth to a large number of joint feature films that were released between the 60s and 80s, highlighting films such as the one mentioned above or the film Gloria (1980).
Despite public recognition and two Oscar nominations, Gena was unable to win the coveted Hollywood statuette. At least 9 years ago the academy gave her the award. Honorary Oscar for his wonderful artistic career, a career for which he also earned two Golden Globes and three EmmyAnd by the way, do you remember this movie?
What you just saw is the trailer in Spanish for Noah’s diary (2004), one of the actress’s most famous films that was directed by her own son, Nick CassavetesIn this feature film, Gena played the elderly version of Alliethe protagonist, who suffered from Alzheimer’s.
And curiously, this terrible disease has undermined the life of Gena Rowlands in recent years, leaving us this past Wednesday forever, in her home in Indian Wells, California. One of the great divas of cinema has left us.
Did you know Gena Rowlands’ most famous feature films? If none of them sounded familiar to you, what better way to honour the memory of this unique actress than to give them a chance.
From Hobby WhoWe join in the condolences of the entire film world and extend our deepest sympathy to the family. Rest in peace, Gena Rowlands, and continue to shine in the sky.
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