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Theater of War

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2008 · 95 min Documentary
6.2 / 10 · TMDB

A behind-the-scenes look at The Public Theater's production of Bertolt Brecht's "Mother Courage" that examines the playwright's life and ideas.

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Year 2008
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director John Walter
Runtime 95 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.2/10 (4 votes)

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This is more than a making-of feature; it's a compelling study of art meeting ideology. The film deftly interweaves rehearsal struggles with Brecht's radical theories, making them feel urgent and alive.

What lingers after the final scene is a profound appreciation for theater's power to question and provoke. The parallels drawn between past and present give the documentary a resonant, timeless quality. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: John Walter

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