Synopsis
Documentarian Frederick Wiseman goes behind the curtains of the legendary French theater the Comédie Française, where he explores the technical and artistic details that go into preparing and executing a stage play. Wiseman and crew closely examine the working lives of not only actors and stagehands, but also those who handle the business side of the Comédie Française. The filmmakers also provide an overview of the theater's history and showcase the intricacies of the building itself.
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Director
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Frederick Wiseman
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Genre
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Documentary
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Original Language
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French (France)
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Runtime
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3h 43m