Mathusalem
Synopsis
Mathusalem (or Methuselah) is a 1922 play by Ivan Goll, considered a precursor of the theater of the absurd. The 1927 run of the play saw five sequences-- some of Jean Painlevé's earliest film work-- projected against a backdrop of white clouds.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Painlevé
- Screenplay & Story
- Ivan Goll
- Original Score
- Maxime Jacob
- Original Title
- Mathusalem
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Painlevé
Ivan Goll
Maxime Jacob
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Painlevé
Director
Maxime Jacob
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mathusalem
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What is Mathusalem about?
Mathusalem (or Methuselah) is a 1922 play by Ivan Goll, considered a precursor of the theater of the absurd. The 1927 run of the play saw five sequences-- some of Jean Painlevé's earliest film work-- projected against a backdrop of white clouds.
Who directed Mathusalem?
Mathusalem was directed by Jean Painlevé.
Who stars in Mathusalem?
The principal cast of Mathusalem includes Antonin Artaud, Marcel Barencey, Henri Marchand, Jean Painlevé.
When was Mathusalem released and how long is it?
Mathusalem was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Mathusalem?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mathusalem was composed by Maxime Jacob.