Endgame (2023)

Endgame (2023) poster

Endgame tells the story of Hamm, who is reduced to living in one room, in which he sits blind and chair-bound. His only escape from his solitary world is the company of his aging, legless parents, who live in garbage bins, and his shuffling servant, Clov, who is at his beck and call, and who, like a dog, comes when whistled for. The only thing left for Hamm is to wait for the inevitable end. A pinnacle of Beckett’s characteristic raw minimalism, Endgame is a pure and devastating distillation of the human essence in the face of approaching death. “Nothing is funnier than unhappiness” invokes Nell, which summarizes the tragicomic nature of this timeless play.

Director: Ciarán O'Reilly
Runtime: 91 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: M. Florian Staab
Production: Irish Repertory Theatre, The League of Live Stream Theater
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ciarán O'Reilly

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Endgame about?
Endgame tells the story of Hamm, who is reduced to living in one room, in which he sits blind and chair-bound. His only escape from his solitary world is the company of his aging, legless parents, who live in garbage bins, and his shuffling servant, Clov, who is at his beck and call, and who, like a dog, comes when whistled for. The only thing left for Hamm is to wait for the inevitable end. A pinnacle of Beckett’s characteristic raw minimalism, Endgame is a pure and devastating distillation of the human essence in the face of approaching death. “Nothing is funnier than unhappiness” invokes Nell, which summarizes the tragicomic nature of this timeless play.
Who directed Endgame?
Endgame was directed by Ciarán O'Reilly.
Who stars in Endgame?
Endgame stars Bill Irwin, John Douglas Thompson, Joe Grifasi, Patrice Johnson.
How long is Endgame?
Endgame has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
Where was Endgame produced?
Endgame was produced in United States of America.