The Theatre of Tadeusz Kantor
by Denis Bablet
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Actor: Tadeusz KantorDirector: Denis Bablet
Brand: FACETS HOME VIDEO
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language); French (Original Language); English (Subtitled)
Format: Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 145 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-08-29
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Facets
Product features:
- A unique documentary on the work of a legendary genius of theatre, Tadeusz Kantor. Filmmaker Denis Bablet traces Kantor's roots as a visual artist in Poland and explores his ingenious methods of designing the props which become living sculptures in his extraordinary theatre productions. The program features rare scenes of Kantor at work with the dedicated actors in his troupe, Cricot 2. In a u
DVD Reviews of The Theatre of Tadeusz Kantor
DVD Review: Excellent document
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an eye openner for anyone interested in serious theatre. Get it right now, you wont be disappointed.DVD Review: "Theatre of Tadeusz Kantor "makes for an informative but slow slog
Summary: 3 Stars
At nearly two and half hours, this 1991 documentary / tribute attempts to offer an insightful but at times slow study into this Polish Radical Theatre practitioner. The content basically cuts between an intimate interview with Kantor, archival footage of his performances and his design illustrations. I found some of the interview / design sections quite fascinating whilst other sections of the performance footage dragged on, out of context. A lot of the performance footage has the muffled soundtrack of a formal female narrator attempting to explain / interpret the performance which becomes tiresome and gets in the way of our enjoyment. However, the more recent performance footage gets better.
Obviously, access to such resources from any theatre director / designer are rare and I do appreciate the opportunity to view them at all. From a historical / theatrical perspecive, this DVD offers an insight into this period of radical theatre and the avant garde, exploring the relationship between art, painting, object design and an "informal theatre of chance" happenings.
As a teaching tool for High School Drama students, I believe this documentary would make a very tough dry experience but as a Drama teacher, I found "The Theatre of Tadeusz Kantor" useful viewing. It should be helpful!
Description of The Theatre of Tadeusz Kantor
The innovative work of the late Tadeusz Kantor, one of the true geniuses of 20th century theatre, comes alive in this one-of-a-kind documentary experience. Filmmaker Denis Bablet traces Kantor's roots as an artist in Poland and explores his unique methods of stagecraft in which "living sculptures" dominate his productions. THE THEATRE OF TADEUSZ KANTOR examines the methods and creative process of this visionary of the theater and includes rare footage of Kantor at work with the dedicated actors of his acting troupe, Cricot 2. The great director conducts his actors like a symphony conductor leads a talented orchestra. Extensive segments from some of Kantor's most famous plays are also featured, including WIELOPOLE, WIELOPOLE and THE DEAD CLASS.General DVDs
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