Prisoners of Beckett
Prisonniers de Beckett
Synopsis
The meeting of two worlds that never met. One of poetry and freedom, and the other of silence and darkness. A story that begins in a maximum security prison in Sweden where a young actor, Jan Jönson, decides to stage " Waiting for Godot "with five prisoners as actors.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mishka Saal
- Screenplay & Story
- Mishka Saal
- Original Score
- Bob Dylan
- Original Title
- Prisonniers de Beckett
- Country of Origin
- France, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish, French, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- ADR Productions, ARTE, Qu4tre par Quatre, ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mishka Saal
Mishka Saal
Bob Dylan
Sylvestre Guidi
Nadia ben Rachid
Department Leadership Roster
Mishka Saal
Director
Mishka Saal
Writer
Nadia ben Rachid
Editor
Sylvestre Guidi
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prisoners of Beckett
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Prisoners of Beckett about?
The meeting of two worlds that never met. One of poetry and freedom, and the other of silence and darkness. A story that begins in a maximum security prison in Sweden where a young actor, Jan Jönson, decides to stage " Waiting for Godot "with five prisoners as actors.
Who directed Prisoners of Beckett?
Prisoners of Beckett was directed by Mishka Saal.
Who stars in Prisoners of Beckett?
The principal cast of Prisoners of Beckett includes Jan Jönson, Jösta Hagelbäck, Lennart Wilson, Marianne Håkansson, Betty Skawonius.
When was Prisoners of Beckett released and how long is it?
Prisoners of Beckett was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Prisoners of Beckett?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Prisoners of Beckett was composed by Bob Dylan.