Wholly Communion
Synopsis
A short film documenting what was referred to as "The International Poetry Incarnation". It was billed as Great Britain's first full-scale "happening", with the world's leading Beat poets together under one roof at the Royal Albert Hall on June 11, 1965, for an evening of near-hallucinatory revelry. It came to be seen as one of the cultural high points of the Swinging Sixties.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Whitehead
- Original Title
- Wholly Communion
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 33m
- Production Studios
- Lorrimer Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Whitehead
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Peter Whitehead
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What is Wholly Communion about?
A short film documenting what was referred to as "The International Poetry Incarnation". It was billed as Great Britain's first full-scale "happening", with the world's leading Beat poets together under one roof at the Royal Albert Hall on June 11, 1965, for an evening of near-hallucinatory revelry. It came to be seen as one of the cultural high points of the Swinging Sixties.
Who directed Wholly Communion?
Wholly Communion was directed by Peter Whitehead.
Who stars in Wholly Communion?
The principal cast of Wholly Communion includes Gregory Corso, Harry Fainlight, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Allen Ginsberg, Michael Horovitz.
When was Wholly Communion released and how long is it?
Wholly Communion was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 33m.