Wholly Communion (1965)

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A short film documenting what was referred to as "The International Poetry Incarnation". It was billed as Great Britain's first full-scale "happening", with the world's leading Beat poets together under one roof at the Royal Albert Hall on June 11, 1965, for an evening of near-hallucinatory revelry. It came to be seen as one of the cultural high points of the Swinging Sixties.

Director: Peter Whitehead
Runtime: 33 min
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Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Peter Whitehead

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wholly Communion about?
A short film documenting what was referred to as "The International Poetry Incarnation". It was billed as Great Britain's first full-scale "happening", with the world's leading Beat poets together under one roof at the Royal Albert Hall on June 11, 1965, for an evening of near-hallucinatory revelry. It came to be seen as one of the cultural high points of the Swinging Sixties.
Who directed Wholly Communion?
Wholly Communion was directed by Peter Whitehead.
Who stars in Wholly Communion?
Wholly Communion stars Gregory Corso, Harry Fainlight, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Allen Ginsberg, Michael Horovitz, Ernst Jandl.
How long is Wholly Communion?
Wholly Communion has a runtime of 33m (33 minutes).
Where was Wholly Communion produced?
Wholly Communion was produced in United Kingdom.