The Real Cabaret
“Alan Cumming explores the true stories on which the Cabaret musical was based.”
Synopsis
Few musicals can claim to capture the mood of a historical period as well as the 1972 classic Cabaret. Liza Minnelli's unforgettable portrayal of singer Sally Bowles and the film's stylish recreation of the era have become defining images of Weimar Berlin. In this documentary, actor Alan Cumming explores the truths behind the fiction. He meets many of those closely involved with the original film, including Liza Minnelli, and talks to cabaret artists, among them acclaimed performer Ute Lemper. Alan explores the origins of the Cabaret story in the writings of Christopher Isherwood and uncovers the story of the real life Sally Bowles, a woman very different from her fictional counterpart. He talks to the composer of Cabaret about the inspiration for the film's most famous songs and discovers the stories of the original composers and performers, among them Marlene Dietrich. Finally, Alan reveals the tragic fate of many of the cabaret artists at the hands of the Nazis.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Bright
- Original Title
- The Real Cabaret
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Bright
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Bright
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is The Real Cabaret about?
Few musicals can claim to capture the mood of a historical period as well as the 1972 classic Cabaret. Liza Minnelli's unforgettable portrayal of singer Sally Bowles and the film's stylish recreation of the era have become defining images of Weimar Berlin. In this documentary, actor Alan Cumming explores the truths behind the fiction. He meets many of those closely involved with the original film, including Liza Minnelli, and talks to cabaret artists, among them acclaimed performer Ute Lemper. Alan explores the origins of the Cabaret story in the writings of Christopher Isherwood and uncovers the story of the real life Sally Bowles, a woman very different from her fictional counterpart. He talks to the composer of Cabaret about the inspiration for the film's most famous songs and discovers the stories of the original composers and performers, among them Marlene Dietrich. Finally, Alan reveals the tragic fate of many of the cabaret artists at the hands of the Nazis.
Who directed The Real Cabaret?
The Real Cabaret was directed by Richard Bright.
Who stars in The Real Cabaret?
The principal cast of The Real Cabaret includes Liza Minnelli, Alan Cumming.
When was The Real Cabaret released and how long is it?
The Real Cabaret was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Real Cabaret?
The Real Cabaret holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).