Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars
Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars is an in-depth documentation of Robert Wilson’s ambitious attempt to stage an epic, twelve-hour, multinational opera for the 1984 Summer Olympics. Filmmaker Howard Brookner follows the avant-garde theatre director as he confronts a hectic work schedule, funding difficulties and relentless international travel in attempt to complete his preparations. The film examines Wilson’s unique theatrical style during The Civil Wars: A Tree Is Best Measured When It Is Down, which involves the continual creation of evocative stage sets, owing to a unique juxtaposition of movement, sound, text and image. Known for his precise, painterly images Wilson’s work derives more from visual art than the orthodox literary traditions of theatre. As a result, Wilson often challenges actors to perform in a boldly minimalist style, as well as collaborating with non-actors, such as young autistic poet Christopher Knowles in Einstein on the Beach.
Year: 1987
Genre: Documentary
Studio: Aspekt Telefilm, Citifilmworks, Unisphere Pictures
Director: Howard Brookner
Cast: Ingrid Andree, Gavin Bryars, Philip Glass, Heiner Müller, Robert Wilson
Crew: Howard Brookner (Producer), Michelle Bahlke (Editor), Markus Trebitsch (Producer), Ira Brenner (Cinematography), René Perraudin (Camera Operator), Orin Wechsberg (Producer)
Runtime: 90 minutes
Release: Sep 14, 1987
IMDb: 9.00/10 by 2 users
Popularity: 1
Country: United States of America
Language: Deutsch, English, Italiano, 日本語
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
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