Movie

Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars

★ 9.0(2)19871h 30m

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Director: Howard Brookner
Release date: 1987-09-14
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Aspekt Telefilm

About Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars

Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars is a 1987 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Howard Brookner, starring Ingrid Andree, Gavin Bryars and Philip Glass. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Ingrid Andree

Gavin Bryars

Philip Glass

Heiner Müller

Robert Wilson

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How long is Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars?+

Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars?+

Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars stars Ingrid Andree, Gavin Bryars, Philip Glass, Heiner Müller and Robert Wilson.

When did Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars come out?+

Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars is a 1987 movie directed by Howard Brookner.

What genre is Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars?+

Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars is Documentary film.

Who directed Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars?+

Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars was directed by Howard Brookner.