Beckett by Brook
Synopsis
With hindsight, we can see exactly how wrong the labels given to Samuel Beckett have been, since it has been said that his writing was sad, negative and desperate. Nowadays, it can be said that several of his pieces submerge us in the reality of human existence, but with an element of humor - and it is this humor that has saved us. Beckett rejects every theory, every core belief, looking for the truth. He observes people amid the darkness and takes them into what is vast and unknown about life, so they can discover their truth by taking a look at themselves and others. Like Beckett, we share their uncertainty, their search, their pain. This theatrical reflection by the masters of European theater, Peter Brook and Marie-Hélène Estienne, incorporates parts of Fragments, a piece premiered in 2008 and filmed in 2015 and which contains the short plays Rough For Theater I, Rockaby, Act Without Words II and Neither.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Brook, Marie-Hélène Estienne
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel Beckett
- Original Title
- Beckett by Brook
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- ARTE, Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Brook, Marie-Hélène Estienne
Samuel Beckett
Christophe Estano, Laure Ferrigno, Manuel Grafto
Laurent Armillei, François Benichou
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Brook
Director
Marie-Hélène Estienne
Director
Samuel Beckett
Writer
Christophe Estano
Editor
Laure Ferrigno
Editor
Manuel Grafto
Editor
Julien Mostade
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beckett by Brook
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What is Beckett by Brook about?
With hindsight, we can see exactly how wrong the labels given to Samuel Beckett have been, since it has been said that his writing was sad, negative and desperate. Nowadays, it can be said that several of his pieces submerge us in the reality of human existence, but with an element of humor - and it is this humor that has saved us. Beckett rejects every theory, every core belief, looking for the truth. He observes people amid the darkness and takes them into what is vast and unknown about life, so they can discover their truth by taking a look at themselves and others. Like Beckett, we share their uncertainty, their search, their pain. This theatrical reflection by the masters of European theater, Peter Brook and Marie-Hélène Estienne, incorporates parts of Fragments, a piece premiered in 2008 and filmed in 2015 and which contains the short plays Rough For Theater I, Rockaby, Act Without Words II and Neither.
Who directed Beckett by Brook?
Beckett by Brook was directed by Peter Brook, Marie-Hélène Estienne.
Who stars in Beckett by Brook?
The principal cast of Beckett by Brook includes Peter Brook, Jos Houben, Kathryn Hunter, Marcello Magni, Marie-Hélène Estienne.
When was Beckett by Brook released and how long is it?
Beckett by Brook was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.