Elaine: A Story of Lost Love (1976)
Adapted from an obscure Guy de Maupassant novella, lifted from a paperback bought by Meaney as an undergrad for 99 cents. What’s evident is Horn’s fascination for squared-off blocking and choreography, including a glimpse at a performance of Orpheus and Eurydice in minature. Star Adam Macadam brought on other members of Charles Ludlam’s Ridiculous Theater Company, many of whom would return to work on DOOMED LOVE. Featuring ancient costumes on loan from the Metropolitan Opera (repurposed from early twentieth century productions of Tosca and La Traviata), ELAINE aspires to high gothic on a shoestring budget. Horn and Meaney shot at locations including the Morris-Jumel Mansion in Washington Heights, the Frick, and the Carnegie Hall Cinema, then operated by Sid Geffen and Jackie Raynal – the programmers responsible for hosting the first-ever New York City screenings of films by Marguerite Duras, an influence on the filmmakers (alongside Daniel Schmid, Douglas Sirk and Alain Resnais.)
Cast
- Adam Macadam - Maupassant
- Black-Eyed Susan - Elaine
- Brien Coleman - Dore Monserrat
- Lisa Jane Persky - Felicie
- Lola Pashalinski - Baroness Peterat
- Rene Machado - Orpheus
- Duncan Hannah - Julien
- Ethyl Eichelberger - Ghost
- Bill Gehr - Voice of Ghost
- Jack Mallory - Secretary
Screenplay
- Guy de Maupassant (Original Story)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Elaine: A Story of Lost Love about?
- Adapted from an obscure Guy de Maupassant novella, lifted from a paperback bought by Meaney as an undergrad for 99 cents. What’s evident is Horn’s fascination for squared-off blocking and choreography, including a glimpse at a performance of Orpheus and Eurydice in minature. Star Adam Macadam brought on other members of Charles Ludlam’s Ridiculous Theater Company, many of whom would return to work on DOOMED LOVE. Featuring ancient costumes on loan from the Metropolitan Opera (repurposed from early twentieth century productions of Tosca and La Traviata), ELAINE aspires to high gothic on a shoestring budget. Horn and Meaney shot at locations including the Morris-Jumel Mansion in Washington Heights, the Frick, and the Carnegie Hall Cinema, then operated by Sid Geffen and Jackie Raynal – the programmers responsible for hosting the first-ever New York City screenings of films by Marguerite Duras, an influence on the filmmakers (alongside Daniel Schmid, Douglas Sirk and Alain Resnais.)
- Who directed Elaine: A Story of Lost Love?
- Elaine: A Story of Lost Love was directed by Andrew Horn, John Meaney.
- Who stars in Elaine: A Story of Lost Love?
- Elaine: A Story of Lost Love stars Adam Macadam, Black-Eyed Susan, Brien Coleman, Lisa Jane Persky, Lola Pashalinski, Rene Machado.
- How long is Elaine: A Story of Lost Love?
- Elaine: A Story of Lost Love has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).