Rockaby (1981)
A one-woman play written by Samuel Beckett at the request of Daniel Labeille. The piece was produced by Labeille on behalf of the State University of New York's Programs in the Arts for a festival and symposium in commemoration of Beckett's 75th birthday (Wikipedia). A self-reflective drama of a figure, W, rocking "to and fro" in her dead mother's rocking chair wearing her mother's sequined funereal garment. With the aid of her pre-recorded voice, W recounts the different phases of a single memory in a bid to connect with "another creature like herself" before rocking herself into an eternal sleep.
Director: Alan Schneider
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: April 8, 1981
Cast
- Billie Whitelaw - W
Screenplay
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Alan Schneider
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rockaby about?
- A one-woman play written by Samuel Beckett at the request of Daniel Labeille. The piece was produced by Labeille on behalf of the State University of New York's Programs in the Arts for a festival and symposium in commemoration of Beckett's 75th birthday (Wikipedia). A self-reflective drama of a figure, W, rocking "to and fro" in her dead mother's rocking chair wearing her mother's sequined funereal garment. With the aid of her pre-recorded voice, W recounts the different phases of a single memory in a bid to connect with "another creature like herself" before rocking herself into an eternal sleep.
- Who directed Rockaby?
- Rockaby was directed by Alan Schneider.
- Who stars in Rockaby?
- Rockaby stars Billie Whitelaw.
- How long is Rockaby?
- Rockaby has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is Rockaby?
- Rockaby is a Drama film.
- Where was Rockaby produced?
- Rockaby was produced in United States of America.