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