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
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Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Günther Hassert

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).