The Art of Silence: The Cage (1975)

One in a series of twelve films in which the great French mime Marcel Marceau performs some works from his repertoire. In his introduction he describes this pantomime as having a theme that goes beyond time, an allegory showing a man trying to escape an enclosure of invisible walls. He also suggests that it stands for our freedom of choice, stating that for the limited span of our life on earth, we must struggle for the enlightenment of humanity and search for a way out of the cage

Director: John W. Barnes
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 9 min
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Cast

Production: Encyclopædia Britannica Films
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

pantomime, mime, mimes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Art of Silence: The Cage about?
One in a series of twelve films in which the great French mime Marcel Marceau performs some works from his repertoire. In his introduction he describes this pantomime as having a theme that goes beyond time, an allegory showing a man trying to escape an enclosure of invisible walls. He also suggests that it stands for our freedom of choice, stating that for the limited span of our life on earth, we must struggle for the enlightenment of humanity and search for a way out of the cage
Who directed The Art of Silence: The Cage?
The Art of Silence: The Cage was directed by John W. Barnes.
Who stars in The Art of Silence: The Cage?
The Art of Silence: The Cage stars Marcel Marceau.
How long is The Art of Silence: The Cage?
The Art of Silence: The Cage has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
What genre is The Art of Silence: The Cage?
The Art of Silence: The Cage is a Comedy film.