The Cup and the Lip
Synopsis
The Cup and the Lip is a complex and challenging picture that will stimulate adventurous filmmakers for years to come. Although its imagery is too dense, varied and fast-moving to be thoroughly parsed after one viewing, the film appears to be a regretful and perhaps sardonic essay on human frailty--and on the effort to stave off chaos by means of political and religious institutions, which carry their own dangers of social control and mental manipulation.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Museum of Modern Art
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Warren Sonbert
- Original Title
- The Cup and the Lip
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Warren Sonbert
Department Leadership Roster
Warren Sonbert
Director
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What is The Cup and the Lip about?
The Cup and the Lip is a complex and challenging picture that will stimulate adventurous filmmakers for years to come. Although its imagery is too dense, varied and fast-moving to be thoroughly parsed after one viewing, the film appears to be a regretful and perhaps sardonic essay on human frailty--and on the effort to stave off chaos by means of political and religious institutions, which carry their own dangers of social control and mental manipulation.
Who directed The Cup and the Lip?
The Cup and the Lip was directed by Warren Sonbert.
Who stars in The Cup and the Lip?
The principal cast of The Cup and the Lip includes Not specified.
When was The Cup and the Lip released and how long is it?
The Cup and the Lip was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 21m.