Sky Arte Honors Kirk Douglas with Documentary on Anniversary of His Death
Sky Arte pays tribute to Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas with the film 'Kirk Douglas – L’indomabile', airing Friday, February 5, one year after his death. Born Issur Danielovitch Demsky, Douglas died at age 103 after a life of remarkable success and determination. Rising from a humble delivery boy in the suburbs of New York, he climbed to the heights of cinema, working alongside directors and actors such as Stanley Kubrick, Elia Kazan, Burt Lancaster, and Barbara Stanwyck. His career spanned genres from noir to western, and he contributed to iconic films like 'Paths of Glory', 'Spartacus', and 'Lust for Life', in which he portrayed the torments of Vincent van Gogh. In 1996, he received an Honorary Academy Award. The documentary airs on Sky Arte, Italy's first HD cultural TV channel, whose website is powered by Artribune.
Key facts
- Sky Arte airs documentary 'Kirk Douglas – L’indomabile' on February 5.
- Kirk Douglas died at age 103, one year before the broadcast.
- He was born Issur Danielovitch Demsky.
- He worked with Stanley Kubrick, Elia Kazan, Burt Lancaster, and Barbara Stanwyck.
- His notable films include 'Paths of Glory', 'Spartacus', and 'Lust for Life'.
- In 'Lust for Life', he played Vincent van Gogh.
- He received an Honorary Academy Award in 1996.
- Sky Arte is Italy's first HD cultural TV channel; its site is powered by Artribune.
Entities
Artists
- Kirk Douglas
- Issur Danielovitch Demsky
- Stanley Kubrick
- Elia Kazan
- Burt Lancaster
- Barbara Stanwyck
- Vincent van Gogh
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Artribune
Locations
- New York
- Italy
- United States