Ben Barenholtz
1935-10-05 in Kupiczów, Poland [now Kupychiv, Ukraine] - 2019-06-26
Ben Barenholtz
1935-10-05 in Kupiczów, Poland [now Kupychiv, Ukraine] - 2019-06-26
Department: Production
Ben Barenholtz (October 5, 1935 – June 27, 2019) was a Polish-born American film producer, exhibitor, and distributor with a significant presence in the independent film scene since the late 1960s. In 1968 Barenholtz opened The Elgin Cinema in New York City which was known for its experimental midnight screenings of new filmmakers. Barenholtz was known for his eye in discovering new directors such as The Coen Brothers, David Lynch,... see more
Department: Production
Ben Barenholtz (October 5, 1935 – June 27, 2019) was a Polish-born American film producer, exhibitor, and distributor with a significant presence in the independent film scene since the late 1960s. In 1968 Barenholtz opened The Elgin Cinema in New York City which was known for its experimental midnight screenings of new filmmakers. Barenholtz was known for his eye in discovering new directors such as The Coen Brothers, David Lynch,... see more
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