These Heathen Dreams (2014)

The Journey of a Cultural Bolshevik.

Once described by the press as "one of the most controversial figures on the Australian art scene", avant-garde poet and playwright Christopher Barnett achieved a level of notoriety in the Melbourne underground theatre scene during the ‘70s and ‘80s, before self-exiling to France. He remains there today, running an experimental theatre lab working with the marginalised and underprivileged, applauded by the establishment (including former French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault) and faithful to his belief that art can change the world. These Heathen Dreams is an intimate portrait of Barnett's life and revolutionary philosophy. Combining archival footage dating back to the ‘60s with contemporary observational documentation and text from Barnett's writings, it is a poignant and inspiring study of the power of both art and political activism.

Director: Anne Tsoulis
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
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Cast

Production: Les Films du Balibari, Film Projects
Country: France, Australia
Language: Français, English
Original Language: en

Keywords

poetry, biography, historical figure, alternative, communism, woman director

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is These Heathen Dreams about?
Once described by the press as "one of the most controversial figures on the Australian art scene", avant-garde poet and playwright Christopher Barnett achieved a level of notoriety in the Melbourne underground theatre scene during the ‘70s and ‘80s, before self-exiling to France. He remains there today, running an experimental theatre lab working with the marginalised and underprivileged, applauded by the establishment (including former French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault) and faithful to his belief that art can change the world. These Heathen Dreams is an intimate portrait of Barnett's life and revolutionary philosophy. Combining archival footage dating back to the ‘60s with contemporary observational documentation and text from Barnett's writings, it is a poignant and inspiring study of the power of both art and political activism.
Who directed These Heathen Dreams?
These Heathen Dreams was directed by Anne Tsoulis.
Who stars in These Heathen Dreams?
These Heathen Dreams stars Chris Barnett.
How long is These Heathen Dreams?
These Heathen Dreams has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
What genre is These Heathen Dreams?
These Heathen Dreams is a Documentary film.
Where was These Heathen Dreams produced?
These Heathen Dreams was produced in France, Australia.