Bis (1966)
In 1966, Bene presented The Pink and the Black, his successful theatrical adaptation of Matthew Gregory Lewis’ lurid Gothic novel from 1796. Experimental filmmaker Paolo Brunatto filmed some of the play’s rehearsals in a Rome apartment (also frequented also by the Living Theatre). Bene's artistry is encapsulated in one sentence: “One cannot continue to prostitute the idea of theatre, which stands only for a magical, brutal link with reality."
Director: Paolo Brunatto
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: January 1, 1966
Cast
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bis about?
- In 1966, Bene presented The Pink and the Black, his successful theatrical adaptation of Matthew Gregory Lewis’ lurid Gothic novel from 1796. Experimental filmmaker Paolo Brunatto filmed some of the play’s rehearsals in a Rome apartment (also frequented also by the Living Theatre). Bene's artistry is encapsulated in one sentence: “One cannot continue to prostitute the idea of theatre, which stands only for a magical, brutal link with reality."
- Who directed Bis?
- Bis was directed by Paolo Brunatto.
- Who stars in Bis?
- Bis stars Carmelo Bene, Lydia Mancinelli, Maria Monti, Ornella Ferrari, Sylvano Bussotti, Vittorio Gelmetti.
- How long is Bis?
- Bis has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Bis?
- Bis is a Documentary film.
- Where was Bis produced?
- Bis was produced in Italy.