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Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby'

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The filmmakers accompany Alan Schneider, director of the American premieres of most of Beckett's plays, and producer Daniel Labeille to the home of Billie Whitelaw, whom Schneider, ironically, had never met previously, and takes us through the rehearsal process of Beckett's newest play, including the recording of the dialogue, as almost all of it is voiceover. The final fifteen minutes of the film are the premiere performance in its entirety.

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What is Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby' (1983) about?

The filmmakers accompany Alan Schneider, director of the American premieres of most of Beckett's plays, and producer Daniel Labeille to the home of Billie Whitelaw, whom Schneider, ironically, had never met previously, and takes us through the rehearsal process of Beckett's newest play, including the recording of the dialogue, as almost all of it is voiceover. The final fifteen minutes of the…

Who stars in Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby'?

Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby' stars Billie Whitelaw (The Actress), Alan Schneider (The Director), Daniel Labeille (The Producer), Esther Kling (The Costume Designer), Martin Esslin. The film was directed by D. A. Pennebaker.

How long is Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby'?

Making Samuel Beckett's 'Rockaby' has a runtime of 58 min and premiered in 1983.

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