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Luigi Pirandello : in search of an author
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In 1925 Luigi Pirandello brought his troupe to England as part of a worldwide tour. This program re-creates one day in London as "The Einstein of the Theater" watches his plays and, away from the f...
In 1925 Luigi Pirandello brought his troupe to England as part of a worldwide tour. This program re-creates one day in London as "The Einstein of the Theater" watches his plays and, away from the footlights, confronts the paradoxical nature of his life. Portions of Six Characters in Search of an Author; Henry IV; Right You Are, If You Think You Are; and The Rules of the Game are meticulously staged, using actors' accounts, period descriptions, and Pirandello's own comments. Plus, biographical notes written by Pirandello himself provide a new angle on the inner torment that animates his work, while playwright Julian Mitchell and novelist Leonardo Sciascia critically analyze the action as it unfolds.
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- Creator
- Digital Classics (Firm)
- Format
- Videos, Slides, Films
- Language
- English
- Publication
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- New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2009], c1988
- Physical Details
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- 1 streaming video file (59 min.) : sd., col., digital file
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- data file
- ISBNs
- 9780736578028
- OCLC
- ocn707967523
- Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
- Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on Sept. 01, 2009.
- Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
- Mode of access: Internet.
- System requirements: FOD playback platform.
- Luigi Pirandello: 20th-Century Writer (3:48) -- Pirandello's "The Rules of the Game" (4:25) -- Philosophy of Pirandello (2:53) -- Pirandello: Realist and Philosopher (4:19) -- Spiritualism in Pirandello (3:54) -- "Six Characters in Search of an Author" (2:51) -- In Search of an Author (3:54) -- Pirandello: Appearance and Reality (4:13) -- Personalities and Confusion (3:30) -- Wealth of Pirandello's Family (2:43) -- Emotional Turmoil and Creative Energy (4:14) -- Contradictions Within Pirandello (2:01) -- Theme of Madness: Pirandello's "Henry IV" (5:57) -- Beginnings of 20th-Century Tragedy (4:12) -- Pirandello: Fictitious Darkness (4:38)
Subjects
- Pirandello, Luigi, 1867-1936.
- Drama -- Technique.
- Drama -- 18th century.
- Drama -- 19th century.
- Drama -- 20th century.
- Literature -- History and criticism.
- Literature, Modern -- 19th century.
- Literature, Modern -- 20th century.
- Playwriting.
- Theater -- History -- 18th century.
- Theater -- History -- 19th century.
- Theater -- History -- 20th century.