Ballad of the Skeletons
Synopsis
A close-up of Allen Ginsberg reciting his “skeletons” poem is bluescreened and dissolved against archival film and video clips, and backed by musicians to create a sort of song that becomes an American anthem.
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November 20, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gus Van Sant
- Screenplay & Story
- Gus Van Sant, Allen Ginsberg
- Original Score
- Allen Ginsberg, Paul McCartney
- Original Title
- Ballad of the Skeletons
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4m
- Production Studios
- Sundance
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gus Van Sant
Gus Van Sant, Allen Ginsberg
Allen Ginsberg, Paul McCartney
Department Leadership Roster
Gus Van Sant
Director
Gus Van Sant
Writer
Allen Ginsberg
Writer
Allen Ginsberg
Original Music Composer
Paul McCartney
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ballad of the Skeletons
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What is Ballad of the Skeletons about?
A close-up of Allen Ginsberg reciting his “skeletons” poem is bluescreened and dissolved against archival film and video clips, and backed by musicians to create a sort of song that becomes an American anthem.
Who directed Ballad of the Skeletons?
Ballad of the Skeletons was directed by Gus Van Sant.
Who stars in Ballad of the Skeletons?
The principal cast of Ballad of the Skeletons includes Allen Ginsberg.
When was Ballad of the Skeletons released and how long is it?
Ballad of the Skeletons was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Ballad of the Skeletons?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ballad of the Skeletons was composed by Allen Ginsberg, Paul McCartney.