Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars (1987)
Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars is an in-depth documentation of Robert Wilson’s ambitious attempt to stage an epic, twelve-hour, multinational opera for the 1984 Summer Olympics. Filmmaker Howard Brookner follows the avant-garde theatre director as he confronts a hectic work schedule, funding difficulties and relentless international travel in attempt to complete his preparations. The film examines Wilson’s unique theatrical style during The Civil Wars: A Tree Is Best Measured When It Is Down, which involves the continual creation of evocative stage sets, owing to a unique juxtaposition of movement, sound, text and image. Known for his precise, painterly images Wilson’s work derives more from visual art than the orthodox literary traditions of theatre. As a result, Wilson often challenges actors to perform in a boldly minimalist style, as well as collaborating with non-actors, such as young autistic poet Christopher Knowles in Einstein on the Beach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars about?
- Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars is an in-depth documentation of Robert Wilson’s ambitious attempt to stage an epic, twelve-hour, multinational opera for the 1984 Summer Olympics. Filmmaker Howard Brookner follows the avant-garde theatre director as he confronts a hectic work schedule, funding difficulties and relentless international travel in attempt to complete his preparations. The film examines Wilson’s unique theatrical style during The Civil Wars: A Tree Is Best Measured When It Is Down, which involves the continual creation of evocative stage sets, owing to a unique juxtaposition of movement, sound, text and image. Known for his precise, painterly images Wilson’s work derives more from visual art than the orthodox literary traditions of theatre. As a result, Wilson often challenges actors to perform in a boldly minimalist style, as well as collaborating with non-actors, such as young autistic poet Christopher Knowles in Einstein on the Beach.
- Who directed Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars?
- Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars was directed by Howard Brookner.
- Who stars in Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars?
- Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars stars Ingrid Andree, Gavin Bryars, Philip Glass, Heiner Müller, Robert Wilson.
- How long is Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars?
- Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars?
- Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars is a Documentary film.
- Where was Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars produced?
- Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars was produced in United States of America.