Bis
Synopsis
In 1966, Bene presented The Pink and the Black, his successful theatrical adaptation of Matthew Gregory Lewis’ lurid Gothic novel from 1796. Experimental filmmaker Paolo Brunatto filmed some of the play’s rehearsals in a Rome apartment (also frequented also by the Living Theatre). Bene's artistry is encapsulated in one sentence: “One cannot continue to prostitute the idea of theatre, which stands only for a magical, brutal link with reality."
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paolo Brunatto
- Original Title
- Bis
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 20m
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What is Bis about?
In 1966, Bene presented The Pink and the Black, his successful theatrical adaptation of Matthew Gregory Lewis’ lurid Gothic novel from 1796. Experimental filmmaker Paolo Brunatto filmed some of the play’s rehearsals in a Rome apartment (also frequented also by the Living Theatre). Bene's artistry is encapsulated in one sentence: “One cannot continue to prostitute the idea of theatre, which stands only for a magical, brutal link with reality."
Who directed Bis?
Bis was directed by Paolo Brunatto.
Who stars in Bis?
The principal cast of Bis includes Carmelo Bene, Lydia Mancinelli, Maria Monti, Ornella Ferrari, Sylvano Bussotti.
When was Bis released and how long is it?
Bis was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 20m.