Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby'
Synopsis
The filmmakers accompany Alan Schneider, director of the American premieres of most of Beckett's plays, and producer Daniel Labeille to the home of Billie Whitelaw, whom Schneider, ironically, had never met previously, and takes us through the rehearsal process of Beckett's newest play, including the recording of the dialogue, as almost all of it is voiceover. The final fifteen minutes of the film are the premiere performance in its entirety.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 23, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D. A. Pennebaker, Chris Hegedus
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel Beckett
- Original Title
- Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby'
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Pennebaker Hegedus Films, The State University of New York
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D. A. Pennebaker, Chris Hegedus
Samuel Beckett
Chris Hegedus, D. A. Pennebaker
D. A. Pennebaker, Chris Hegedus, David Dawkins
Department Leadership Roster
D. A. Pennebaker
Director
Chris Hegedus
Director
Samuel Beckett
Writer
Chris Hegedus
Director of Photography
D. A. Pennebaker
Director of Photography
D. A. Pennebaker
Editor
Chris Hegedus
Editor
David Dawkins
Editor
Gvozden Kopani
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby'
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What is Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby' about?
The filmmakers accompany Alan Schneider, director of the American premieres of most of Beckett's plays, and producer Daniel Labeille to the home of Billie Whitelaw, whom Schneider, ironically, had never met previously, and takes us through the rehearsal process of Beckett's newest play, including the recording of the dialogue, as almost all of it is voiceover. The final fifteen minutes of the film are the premiere performance in its entirety.
Who directed Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby'?
Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby' was directed by D. A. Pennebaker, Chris Hegedus.
Who stars in Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby'?
The principal cast of Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby' includes Billie Whitelaw, Alan Schneider, Daniel Labeille, Esther Kling, Martin Esslin.
When was Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby' released and how long is it?
Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby' was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 58m.