Paradise Now (1970)

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At least forty films have been made about the Living Theatre; it remained to the American underground filmmaker Sheldon Rochlin (previously responsible for the marvellous Vali) to make the 'definitive' film about one of the most famous of their works, Paradise Now, shot in Brussels and at the Berlin Sportpalast. Made on videotape, with expressionist colouring 'injected' by electronic means, this emerges as a hypnotic transmutation of a theatrical event into poetic cinema, capturing the ambiance and frenzy of the original. No documentary record could have done it justice.

Director: Sheldon Rochlin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 105 min
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Cast

Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

experimental theatre, the living theatre

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paradise Now about?
At least forty films have been made about the Living Theatre; it remained to the American underground filmmaker Sheldon Rochlin (previously responsible for the marvellous Vali) to make the 'definitive' film about one of the most famous of their works, Paradise Now, shot in Brussels and at the Berlin Sportpalast. Made on videotape, with expressionist colouring 'injected' by electronic means, this emerges as a hypnotic transmutation of a theatrical event into poetic cinema, capturing the ambiance and frenzy of the original. No documentary record could have done it justice.
Who directed Paradise Now?
Paradise Now was directed by Sheldon Rochlin.
Who stars in Paradise Now?
Paradise Now stars Diana Van Tosh, Jim Anderson, Franck Hogeboom, Julian Beck, Judith Malina.
How long is Paradise Now?
Paradise Now has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is Paradise Now?
Paradise Now is a Documentary film.
Where was Paradise Now produced?
Paradise Now was produced in United States of America.