Marcel Marceau (1960)
A studio-shot showcase of Marcel Marceau’s pantomime art, this 1960 West German TV special strings together a suite of wordless vignettes centered on his alter ego Bip. Eschewing conventional plot, director Günther Hassert frames Marceau’s comic-tragic sketches in clean, minimalist setups so the rhythm, precision, and emotional range of the “art of silence” carry the whole program for television.
Director: Günther Hassert
Runtime: 45 min
Release Date: September 7, 1960
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Marcel Marceau about?
- A studio-shot showcase of Marcel Marceau’s pantomime art, this 1960 West German TV special strings together a suite of wordless vignettes centered on his alter ego Bip. Eschewing conventional plot, director Günther Hassert frames Marceau’s comic-tragic sketches in clean, minimalist setups so the rhythm, precision, and emotional range of the “art of silence” carry the whole program for television.
- Who directed Marcel Marceau?
- Marcel Marceau was directed by Günther Hassert.
- Who stars in Marcel Marceau?
- Marcel Marceau stars Marcel Marceau.
- How long is Marcel Marceau?
- Marcel Marceau has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).