
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
Narcisa Hirsch
Department Leadership Roster
Narcisa Hirsch
Director
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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.
