Einstein on the Beach

2014 4h 25m EN

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8.3

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★8.3TMDB · 6

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Synopsis

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This seminal work of avant-garde opera from composer Philip Glass and director Robert Wilson arrives full-circle, coming to France, the site of its 1976 Avignon Festival world premiere, at the tail end of this 2014 revival tour for a landmark Theâtre du Châtelet production and a first ever filming by award-winning arts filmmaker Don Kent. Eschewing conventional narrative, the opera revolves loosely around pacifist Einstein’s relationship to the creation of the atomic bomb.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Helga Davis
Featured Performer
Kate Moran
Featured Performer
Jasper Newell
Boy
Charles Williams
Mr. Johnson
Antoine Silverman
Einstein (Solo Violinist)
Katie Dorn
Dancer
Katherine Helen Fisher
Dancer
Sarah Hillmon
Dancer

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Don Kent
Writers: Philip Glass
Languages: English
Countries: France, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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At 265 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 12 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Don Kent, shot by Julien Jaunet. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Philip Glass. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Arnaud Petitet shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Helga Davis and Kate Moran and Jasper Newell carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt12444304 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Don Kent directs. Julien Jaunet behind the camera. Philip Glass scores. Arnaud Petitet cuts. A long sit — settle in. Produced in France, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1At 265 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
2Released 12 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: France, United States of America.
4Directed by Don Kent, shot by Julien Jaunet. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Philip Glass. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Arnaud Petitet shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Helga Davis and Kate Moran and Jasper Newell carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt12444304 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.