Theater in Trance
Synopsis
Rainer Werner Fassbinder visited for two weeks the "Theater der Welt" festival in 1981 in Cologne. 30 companies showed in over 100 performances their own visions of a new theater. Framed by Fassbinder's reading of one of the famous essays on theater: Antonin Artaud's "The Theater and its Double". The audience is left to wonder how much of Artaud's radical and beautiful vision is realized in contemporary theater.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Screenplay & Story
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Original Title
- Theater in Trance
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Laura Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Thomas Schühly
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Schühly
Producer
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Director
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Theater in Trance
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What is Theater in Trance about?
Rainer Werner Fassbinder visited for two weeks the "Theater der Welt" festival in 1981 in Cologne. 30 companies showed in over 100 performances their own visions of a new theater. Framed by Fassbinder's reading of one of the famous essays on theater: Antonin Artaud's "The Theater and its Double". The audience is left to wonder how much of Artaud's radical and beautiful vision is realized in contemporary theater.
Who directed Theater in Trance?
Theater in Trance was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
Who stars in Theater in Trance?
The principal cast of Theater in Trance includes Not specified.
When was Theater in Trance released and how long is it?
Theater in Trance was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.