Losing the Light

ÊHeaven's GateÊ by comparison was a party in Paradise. Some of cinema's legendary artists ä renowned for their work with Fellini Godard Fassbinder and Herzog among others ä would unwittingly unite to create the greatest financial disaster in movie history: ÊThe Adventures of Baron MunchausenÊ. Andrew Yule goes behind the scenes of Gilliam's epic and unravels twist by agonizing twist the contorted drama which saw the original budget of $23.5 million rocket to an astronomical $46 million ä making it one of the most expensive features in history. Hardcover.