Paradise Now
Synopsis
At least forty films have been made about the Living Theatre; it remained to the American underground filmmaker Sheldon Rochlin (previously responsible for the marvellous Vali) to make the 'definitive' film about one of the most famous of their works, Paradise Now, shot in Brussels and at the Berlin Sportpalast. Made on videotape, with expressionist colouring 'injected' by electronic means, this emerges as a hypnotic transmutation of a theatrical event into poetic cinema, capturing the ambiance and frenzy of the original. No documentary record could have done it justice.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 21, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sheldon Rochlin
- Original Title
- Paradise Now
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sheldon Rochlin
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Sheldon Rochlin
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What is Paradise Now about?
At least forty films have been made about the Living Theatre; it remained to the American underground filmmaker Sheldon Rochlin (previously responsible for the marvellous Vali) to make the 'definitive' film about one of the most famous of their works, Paradise Now, shot in Brussels and at the Berlin Sportpalast. Made on videotape, with expressionist colouring 'injected' by electronic means, this emerges as a hypnotic transmutation of a theatrical event into poetic cinema, capturing the ambiance and frenzy of the original. No documentary record could have done it justice.
Who directed Paradise Now?
Paradise Now was directed by Sheldon Rochlin.
Who stars in Paradise Now?
The principal cast of Paradise Now includes Diana Van Tosh, Jim Anderson, Franck Hogeboom, Julian Beck, Judith Malina.
When was Paradise Now released and how long is it?
Paradise Now was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.