The Beat Hotel
Synopsis
The Beat Hotel, a new film by Alan Govenar, goes deep into the legacy of the American Beats in Paris during the heady years between 1957 and 1963, when Allen Ginsberg, Peter Orlovsky and Gregory Corso fled the obscenity trials in the United States surrounding the publication of Ginsberg’s poem Howl. They took refuge in a cheap no-name hotel they had heard about at 9, Rue Git le Coeur and were soon joined by William Burroughs, Ian Somerville, Brion Gysin, and others from England and elsewhere in Europe, seeking out the “freedom” that the Latin Quarter of Paris might provide.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 30, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Govenar
- Original Title
- The Beat Hotel
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Govenar
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Govenar
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beat Hotel
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What is The Beat Hotel about?
The Beat Hotel, a new film by Alan Govenar, goes deep into the legacy of the American Beats in Paris during the heady years between 1957 and 1963, when Allen Ginsberg, Peter Orlovsky and Gregory Corso fled the obscenity trials in the United States surrounding the publication of Ginsberg’s poem Howl. They took refuge in a cheap no-name hotel they had heard about at 9, Rue Git le Coeur and were soon joined by William Burroughs, Ian Somerville, Brion Gysin, and others from England and elsewhere in Europe, seeking out the “freedom” that the Latin Quarter of Paris might provide.
Who directed The Beat Hotel?
The Beat Hotel was directed by Alan Govenar.
Who stars in The Beat Hotel?
The principal cast of The Beat Hotel includes Jean-Jacques Lebel, Harold Chapman, Elliot Rudie, Regina Weinreich, Barry Miles.
When was The Beat Hotel released and how long is it?
The Beat Hotel was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.