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ARTHUR COHN EXCELS IN THE CRAFT OF FILMMAKING WITHOUT EXPLOITING VIOLENCE, SEX, AND SPECIAL EFFECTS.

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Arthur Cohn Film Producer six times Academy Award Winner.

Los Angeles California_ December 04, 2019- Arthur Cohn, a Swiss independent film producer and recipient of six Academy Awards (Oscars), has established an exceptional career and has won more Oscars than any other independent film producer in the industry.

Estruscan Smile - 33rd Israel Film Festival

He was recently honored by the 33rd Israel Film Festival in Los Angeles with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was presented by the American actress, Emmy Award nominee, film producer and director Rosanna Arquette.

During the ceremony, Mr. Cohn talked about his connection with Israel and the value of his Jewish roots before introducing the audience of this prestigious film festival to his last film, The Etruscan Smile, which is based on the novel of Spanish writer José Luis Sampedro. The film stars Brian Cox (currently in HBO's “Succession” and recently on Broadway as the leading man in “The Great Society”) as Rory MacNeil, a rugged old Scotsman who leaves in an isolated island and travels to San Francisco due to his illness to re-connect with his family during which he develops a special bond with his grandson. It is a wonderful story about living life at its fullest and doing what you love while you can.

He stated from the podium:

“I am especially grateful to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Israel Film Festival. In my career, I have always tried to create what I call European or International Human Cinema. Human cinema means that I produce films which follow three main guidelines, no violence, no sex, and no special effects.“

“I personally believe that there is nothing, truly nothing, more meaningful than human films which debate real human stories, heal real human relationships, because that is what life is about.”

“There are too many films today which you forget the moment you leave the cinema. I would like to touch people with my films, to have them think about the films also being seen weeks later, and a long time later, and not forgotten and hopefully they will improve into whatever meaningful lives lie ahead in their living.“ - Arthur Cohn

Mr. Cohn’s passion for writing and producing scripts translates to a fine art in developing a unique final cut on his films. This special talent he developed during his career was also shared at the Writers Guild Theater in LA in a private film screening of The Etruscan Smile where he thanked each of the great cast; Rosanna Arquette, Brian Cox, Thora Birch, JJ Field and actress Sandra Santiago whose work he mentioned in his speech.

Sandra Santiago and Arthur Cohn The Etruscan Smile Premiere at The Writer Guild LA.

Arthur Cohn and The Etruscan Smile Premiere at The Writer Guild Los Angeles

Sandra Santiago The Etruscan Smile Premiere at The Writer Guild LA video courtesy by Kevin Bernes Films Productions .

Sandra Santiago, Rosanna Arquette, Brian Cox, JJ Field and Thora Birch The Etruscan Smile Premiere at The Writers Guild Los Angeles.

Sandra Santiago, Brian Cox and Javier Aguirresarobe The Etruscan Smile Premiere at The Writers Guild Los Angeles.

Cohn’s films have been shown many times around the world with many awards and recognitions, such as the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1992, the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Minister of Culture in 1995, the Humanitarian Award by the National Board of Review in 2001, the Guardian of Zion Award in 2004 as well as the UNESCO Award in 2005.

Exploring Arthur Cohn’s extensive film career is so inspiring that any film school or film student should experience his work, analyze the scripts and absorb his amazing ability to tell a story. Arthur Cohn’s contribution to the film industry makes him an icon, a genuine example to follow by anyone endeavoring into film.

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In addition to awaiting his next project, we can’t wait to see more from the excellent cast members. Rosanna Arquette is starring the comedy-drama, “Puppy Love”, Brian Cox is starring in “The Bay of Silence”, Thora Birch will be in the “Walking Dead” in 2020 and JJ Feild is starring in the TV movie “Shelter”. Sandra Santiago will be featured in a role as a hotshot TV talk show host in the upcoming feature film Comic Relief, directed by Jewish-American director Koura Linda, produced by Space Dream Productions.