I was left with a bitter taste in my mouth after watching Filmworker. It's inexcusable to me that Vitali was exploited in many regards, and that Kubrick paid Vitali peanuts in return for Vitali dedicating his life and acting career to be Kubricks personal workhorse. Yes, Vitali wanted to do this, but I think the man went way too far, letting this so called 'genius' work him to the bone and Vitali ending up needing financial help from his own children.
I don't care how amazing or 'genius' a director is, I would never trade time with my family for some director. Vitali doesn't get the recognition or respect he deserves. If you are losing sleep every night and being worked to the bone just to please some 'god', you are going to end up strung out and your health, mental well being and sanity will greatly suffer.
Vitali looked like he hadn't slept in years, it was painful watching how gaunt and wrecked he looked. Jesus wept.
I'd also imagined that Vitali would go on to make a film of his own after learning all the craft from Kubrick, but no.
I don't care how amazing or 'genius' a director is, I would never trade time with my family for some director. Vitali doesn't get the recognition or respect he deserves. If you are losing sleep every night and being worked to the bone just to please some 'god', you are going to end up strung out and your health, mental well being and sanity will greatly suffer.
Vitali looked like he hadn't slept in years, it was painful watching how gaunt and wrecked he looked. Jesus wept.
I'd also imagined that Vitali would go on to make a film of his own after learning all the craft from Kubrick, but no.