Cycling the Frame
Synopsis
In 1988, Tilda Swinton toured round the Berlin Wall on a bicycle - starting and ending at the Brandenburg Gate - accompanied by filmmaker Cynthia Beatt. As Swinton travels through fields and historic neighborhoods, past lakes and massive concrete apartment buildings, the Wall is a constant presence.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Thessaloniki Documentary Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cynthia Beatt
- Screenplay & Story
- Cynthia Beatt
- Original Score
- Simon Fisher-Turner
- Original Title
- Cycling the Frame
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- Sender Freies Berlin
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cynthia Beatt
Cynthia Beatt
Simon Fisher-Turner
Diethelm Trapp
Ulla Bleckmann
Department Leadership Roster
Cynthia Beatt
Director
Cynthia Beatt
Writer
Diethelm Trapp
Director of Photography
Ulla Bleckmann
Editor
Simon Fisher-Turner
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cycling the Frame
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What is Cycling the Frame about?
In 1988, Tilda Swinton toured round the Berlin Wall on a bicycle - starting and ending at the Brandenburg Gate - accompanied by filmmaker Cynthia Beatt. As Swinton travels through fields and historic neighborhoods, past lakes and massive concrete apartment buildings, the Wall is a constant presence.
Who directed Cycling the Frame?
Cycling the Frame was directed by Cynthia Beatt.
Who stars in Cycling the Frame?
The principal cast of Cycling the Frame includes Tilda Swinton.
When was Cycling the Frame released and how long is it?
Cycling the Frame was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Cycling the Frame?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cycling the Frame was composed by Simon Fisher-Turner.