Sarah Kernochan
Sarah Kernochan (born December 30, 1947 in New York City , New York ) is an American screenwriter and film director .
She initially worked as a journalist, wrote musicals, was successful as a singer and began her film career as a director of documentaries . With the film Marjoe about Hugh Marjoe Ross Gortner she won the 1973 Oscar for best documentary . In 2001 her film Thoth won the Oscar for best documentary short film. Sarah Kernochan is married to the playwright James Lapine .
Filmography (selection)
- 1972: Marjoe
- 1986: 9½ weeks (Nine ½ weeks)
- 1987: Giselle - Dancers (Dancers)
- 1991: In love with Chopin (Impromptu)
- 1992: Sommersby
- 1998: Strike - Girls in Power! (All I Wanna Do)
- 2000: What Lies Beneath (What Lies Beneath)
- 2014: Learning to Drive - Driving Lessons for Life (Learning to Drive)
Web links
- Sarah Kernochan in the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Kernochan, Sarah |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American screenwriter and film director |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 30, 1947 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | New York City , New York |