Cut the Parrot (1996)
In his first film, A Prayer for Nettie, Donigan Cumming had placed Albert at the heart of the posthumous tribute to Nettie, his former model. One year later, he composed Cut the Parrot, a new requiem intended for Albert, who also died amid total indifference. As in his previous film, the film-maker gathered a series of eulogies in honour of the deceased from the people, some close and others not so close, who were emotionally affected by his death. But this film differs from the previous one in that it seems to be based not only on respect but also on an intense anger. Several times Donigan films his own face and angrily tells about how he was informed of Albert's death or about his visit to the morgue to identify the body. From then on the principle behind his cinematographic quest seems clearly exposed: no life, however marginal it may seem, should end in such a way, without any consideration.
Cast
- Gerald Harvey - Gerry
- Donigan Cumming - Donigan
- Geoffrey Bates - Geoff
- Beatrice Johnson - Beatrice
- Elizabeth Barclay - Elizabeth
- Susan Thomson - Susan
- James Carter - Jimmy
- Gordon Alexander - Alex
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cut the Parrot about?
- In his first film, A Prayer for Nettie, Donigan Cumming had placed Albert at the heart of the posthumous tribute to Nettie, his former model. One year later, he composed Cut the Parrot, a new requiem intended for Albert, who also died amid total indifference. As in his previous film, the film-maker gathered a series of eulogies in honour of the deceased from the people, some close and others not so close, who were emotionally affected by his death. But this film differs from the previous one in that it seems to be based not only on respect but also on an intense anger. Several times Donigan films his own face and angrily tells about how he was informed of Albert's death or about his visit to the morgue to identify the body. From then on the principle behind his cinematographic quest seems clearly exposed: no life, however marginal it may seem, should end in such a way, without any consideration.
- Who directed Cut the Parrot?
- Cut the Parrot was directed by Donigan Cumming.
- Who stars in Cut the Parrot?
- Cut the Parrot stars Gerald Harvey, Donigan Cumming, Geoffrey Bates, Beatrice Johnson, Elizabeth Barclay, Susan Thomson.
- How long is Cut the Parrot?
- Cut the Parrot has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
- Where was Cut the Parrot produced?
- Cut the Parrot was produced in Canada.