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Bajazet - Considering the Theatre and the Plague

Bajazet - En considérant Le Théâtre et La Peste

“Recorded for archives at Vidy Theater the Novembre 5th 2019.”

Synopsis

Frank Castorf has adapted Racine and combined this material with texts by Artaud. His art of theatrical and vital immoderation explores how, when it comes to this classical French author, the tragedy of existence is born from collusions between private passions and power.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Frank Castorf
Screenplay & Story
Antonin Artaud, Blaise Pascal, Frank Castorf, Jean Racine, Fyodor Dostoevsky
Original Score
William Minke
Original Title
Bajazet - En considérant Le Théâtre et La Peste
Country of Origin
Switzerland, France
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
3h 30m
Production Studios
Théâtre Vidy-Lausanne, MC93 - Maison de la Culture de Seine-St-Denis

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Frank Castorf

Screenplay & Story

Antonin Artaud, Blaise Pascal, Frank Castorf, Jean Racine, Fyodor Dostoevsky

Original Score & Music

William Minke

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Antonin ArtaudNovel:Blaise PascalNovel:Jean RacineNovel:Fyodor Dostoevsky

Department Leadership Roster

Frank Castorf

Frank Castorf

Director

William Minke

Original Music Composer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bajazet - Considering the Theatre and the Plague

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Bajazet - Considering the Theatre and the Plague about?

Frank Castorf has adapted Racine and combined this material with texts by Artaud. His art of theatrical and vital immoderation explores how, when it comes to this classical French author, the tragedy of existence is born from collusions between private passions and power.

Who directed Bajazet - Considering the Theatre and the Plague?

Bajazet - Considering the Theatre and the Plague was directed by Frank Castorf.

Who stars in Bajazet - Considering the Theatre and the Plague?

The principal cast of Bajazet - Considering the Theatre and the Plague includes Jeanne Balibar, Jean-Damien Barbin, Claire Sermonne, Mounir Margoum, Adama Diop.

When was Bajazet - Considering the Theatre and the Plague released and how long is it?

Bajazet - Considering the Theatre and the Plague was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 3h 30m.

Who composed the musical score for Bajazet - Considering the Theatre and the Plague?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Bajazet - Considering the Theatre and the Plague was composed by William Minke.

Is Bajazet - Considering the Theatre and the Plague based on a book or true story?

Bajazet - Considering the Theatre and the Plague is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Antonin Artaud", Novel: "Blaise Pascal", Novel: "Jean Racine", Novel: "Fyodor Dostoevsky".