Interview with Eugene Ionesco, An

Synopsis: Eugene Ionesco (1912-1994), the Romanian-born French dramatist, speaks at length about his childhood, his studies, the type of theatre he enjoyed in his youth, his original personality, and his constant need for solitude.

He also discusses the absurdity of the world and people’s inability to communicate. His plays draw on parody and symbolism to denounce the absurdity of life and social relationships. Finally, he touches on his Nazi resistance and his disbelief over the reaction of intellectuals during the war. This is a black and white film from 1961. Transcript available with the film by request.
Language: French (Standard)
Country: Canada
Year of production: 1961
Notes: English subtitles
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: drama in French; Ionesco, Eugene (1912-1994); theatre

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