Beat Generation (2014)
Tells the story of the wonderful and long-lasting friendship between Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg and William Burroughs that gave birth to the Beat Generation movement.
Director: Xavier Villetard
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: February 8, 2014
Cast
- Anasthasie Tudieshe - Narrator (voice)
- Simon Backès - William S. Burroughs (voice)
- Damien Boisseau - Allen Ginsberg (voice)
- Éric Herson-Macarel - Jack Kerouac (voice)
- Jack Kerouac - Self (archive footage)
- Allen Ginsberg - Self (archive footage)
Screenplay
Production: CPB Films
Country: France
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
freedom of speech, sexual freedom, anti conformity, counter-culture, male camaraderie, beat generation, transgression, camaraderie, artistic risk, artistic couple, artistic legacy, artistic freedom, counterculture, generational divide, generational clash
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Beat Generation about?
- Tells the story of the wonderful and long-lasting friendship between Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg and William Burroughs that gave birth to the Beat Generation movement.
- Who directed Beat Generation?
- Beat Generation was directed by Xavier Villetard.
- Who stars in Beat Generation?
- Beat Generation stars Anasthasie Tudieshe, Simon Backès, Damien Boisseau, Éric Herson-Macarel, Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg.
- How long is Beat Generation?
- Beat Generation has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Beat Generation?
- Beat Generation is a Documentary film.
- Where was Beat Generation produced?
- Beat Generation was produced in France.