The Discipline of D.E.
Synopsis
"The Discipline of D.E." is a short 16mm film directed by Gus Van Sant. It’s based on a story in “Exterminator!” by William Burroughs that at times reads like Buddhist noir: "DE is a way of doing. DE simply means doing whatever you do in the easiest most relaxed way you can manage which is also the quickest and most efficient way, as you will find as you advance in DE. You can start right now tidying up your flat, moving furniture or books, washing dishes, making tea, sorting papers. Don't fumble, jerk, grab an object. Drop cool possessive fingers onto it like a gentle old cop making a soft arrest.”
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gus Van Sant
- Screenplay & Story
- William S. Burroughs
- Original Title
- The Discipline of D.E.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gus Van Sant
William S. Burroughs
Department Leadership Roster
Gus Van Sant
Director
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What is The Discipline of D.E. about?
"The Discipline of D.E." is a short 16mm film directed by Gus Van Sant. It’s based on a story in “Exterminator!” by William Burroughs that at times reads like Buddhist noir: "DE is a way of doing. DE simply means doing whatever you do in the easiest most relaxed way you can manage which is also the quickest and most efficient way, as you will find as you advance in DE. You can start right now tidying up your flat, moving furniture or books, washing dishes, making tea, sorting papers. Don't fumble, jerk, grab an object. Drop cool possessive fingers onto it like a gentle old cop making a soft arrest.”
Who directed The Discipline of D.E.?
The Discipline of D.E. was directed by Gus Van Sant.
Who stars in The Discipline of D.E.?
The principal cast of The Discipline of D.E. includes David Worden, Frank Birney, Ken Shapiro, Tom Sherohman, Irving Sicherman.
When was The Discipline of D.E. released and how long is it?
The Discipline of D.E. was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 9m.