Design for Living
Synopsis
Design for Living presents a trio of neurotic but intensely artistic characters: Gilda, Otto and Leo. Set in Paris, Otto and Leo both fall in love with Gilda. She cannot make up her mind which man she loves, so the three decide to live together in a platonic friendship. Among Coward's trademark sparkling wit, the play explores deeper themes including infidelity, the pressures of fame on an unstable mind, and morality (or immorality) of a menage a trois.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Saville
- Screenplay & Story
- Noël Coward
- Original Title
- Design for Living
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Saville
Noël Coward
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Saville
Director
Noël Coward
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Design for Living
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What is Design for Living about?
Design for Living presents a trio of neurotic but intensely artistic characters: Gilda, Otto and Leo. Set in Paris, Otto and Leo both fall in love with Gilda. She cannot make up her mind which man she loves, so the three decide to live together in a platonic friendship. Among Coward's trademark sparkling wit, the play explores deeper themes including infidelity, the pressures of fame on an unstable mind, and morality (or immorality) of a menage a trois.
Who directed Design for Living?
Design for Living was directed by Philip Saville.
Who stars in Design for Living?
The principal cast of Design for Living includes Rula Lenska, Clive Arrindell, John Steiner, John Bluthal, Dandy Nichols.
When was Design for Living released and how long is it?
Design for Living was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.