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19806mArgentina

The Bengali Night

La noche bengalí

Synopsis

“ Cinema is what happens between frames," said German experimental filmmaker Werner Nekes. A woman and a man are on the ground together but it looks as though they are floating without moving. Silence overruns the scene; she stops and walks away. La Noche Bengalí is a documentary made as part of the seminar that Wernes Nekes held in Buenos Aires in 1980, sponsored by the Goethe Institute.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Narcisa Hirsch
Original Title
La noche bengalí
Country of Origin
Argentina
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
6m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Narcisa Hirsch

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Narcisa Hirsch

Narcisa Hirsch

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bengali Night

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Bengali Night about?

“ Cinema is what happens between frames," said German experimental filmmaker Werner Nekes. A woman and a man are on the ground together but it looks as though they are floating without moving. Silence overruns the scene; she stops and walks away. La Noche Bengalí is a documentary made as part of the seminar that Wernes Nekes held in Buenos Aires in 1980, sponsored by the Goethe Institute.

Who directed The Bengali Night?

The Bengali Night was directed by Narcisa Hirsch.

Who stars in The Bengali Night?

The principal cast of The Bengali Night includes Not specified.

When was The Bengali Night released and how long is it?

The Bengali Night was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 6m.