Theatr Laboratorium
- Synopsis
- A documentary about the work and ideas of a small Polish experimental theatre. The film shows the actors at work in the theatre, practising their voice, physical and rhythm exercises, whilst the commentary explains the purpose of the actors’ work and introduces a sequence in which the director of the theatre, Jerzy Grotowski, explains his credo of the theatre. The result of the students’ efforts is shown through a section of the production of Marlowe’s ‘Dr. Faustus’ and the film ends with a discussion of the value of this theatre’s work.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Poland
- Medium
- Film; Film. 16mm. sd. b&w. 20 min.
- Technical information
- Black-and-white / Sound
- Year of production
- 1964
- Availability
- Hire
- Documentation
- Reference: ‘Towards a Poor Theatre’ by Jerzy Grotowski, (Methuen, 1969).
- Uses
- Undergraduate and postgraduate courses in drama and theatre arts.*
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- experimental theatre; Grotowski, Jerzy; Poland
Credits
- Director
- Michael Elster
Distribution Formats
- Type
- Film
- Format
- 16mm
Production Company
- Name
Poland
Distributor
- Name
Contemporary Films
- Phone
- 020 7255 1444
- Fax
- 020 7436 7950
- Address
- British Film Institute
21 Stephen Street
London W1P 2LN - Notes
- Administrative address: Unit H Spectrum House, Gordon House Road, London NW5 1LP, tel: 020 7482 6204, fax: 020 7284 2809, email: inquiries@contemporaryfilms.com, http://www.comtemporaryfilms.com
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