The Italian horror director is the subject of a new documentary and a film retrospective. But his artistry can be summed up in his feature directing debut, “The Bird With the Crystal Plumage.”
Hans-Jürgen Syberberg’s surreal film collage was a cause celebre when it reached the United States in 1980. It’s a fascinating contrast with current Holocaust dramas.
“I’ve always been passionate about storytelling,” said the N.B.A. star, whose production studio will create a documentary about Memphis Depay’s success on the Dutch soccer team.