These Heathen Dreams
"The Journey of a Cultural Bolshevik."
Originally released in 2014. These Heathen Dreams is a documentary film. directed by Anne Tsoulis. At just 57 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Chris Barnett
Synopsis
Once described by the press as "one of the most controversial figures on the Australian art scene", avant-garde poet and playwright Christopher Barnett achieved a level of notoriety in the Melbourne underground theatre scene during the ‘70s and ‘80s, before self-exiling to France. He remains there today, running an experimental theatre lab working with the marginalised and underprivileged, applauded by the establishment (including former French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault) and faithful to his belief that art can change the world. These Heathen Dreams is an intimate portrait of Barnett's life and revolutionary philosophy. Combining archival footage dating back to the ‘60s with contemporary observational documentation and text from Barnett's writings, it is a poignant and inspiring study of the power of both art and political activism.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 5, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
0h 57m
57 minutes total
User Rating
3.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Les Films du Balibari
- Film Projects
Frequently Asked Questions
What is These Heathen Dreams about?
Once described by the press as "one of the most controversial figures on the Australian art scene", avant-garde poet and playwright Christopher Barnett achieved a level of notoriety in the Melbourn...
Who directed These Heathen Dreams?
These Heathen Dreams was directed by Anne Tsoulis.
How long is These Heathen Dreams?
These Heathen Dreams has a runtime of 0 hours and 57 minutes (57 minutes total).
When was These Heathen Dreams released?
These Heathen Dreams was released on August 5, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in These Heathen Dreams?
The main cast of These Heathen Dreams includes Chris Barnett.