Einstein on the Beach(2014)
Einstein on the Beach Synopsis
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.
Einstein on the Beach (2014) is a music and drama film directed by Don Kent, released on January 7, 2014 with a runtime of 4h 25m. It stars Helga Davis, Kate Moran, Jasper Newell and Charles Williams. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Don Kent
- Writers:
- Philip Glass
- Producers:
- Antoine Perset, Denis Morlière
- Cinematographer:
- Julien Jaunet
- Composer:
- Philip Glass
- Production:
- Pomegranate Arts, Théâtre Musical de Paris - Châtelet, Telmondis, Mezzo
- Status:
- Released
Einstein on the Beach (2014) Trailer
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Einstein on the Beach Cast & Crew
Main cast
Helga Davis
as Featured Performer
Kate Moran
as Featured Performer
Jasper Newell
as Boy
Charles Williams
as Mr. Johnson
Antoine Silverman
as Einstein (Solo Violinist)
Katie Dorn
as Dancer
Katherine Helen Fisher
as Dancer
Sarah Hillmon
as Dancer
- Anne Lewis
Anne Lewis
as Dancer
- Sharon Milanese
Sharon Milanese
as Dancer
- Patrick John O'Neill
Patrick John O'Neill
as Dancer
- Matt Pardo
Matt Pardo
as Dancer
Key crew
Directed by Don Kent, written by Philip Glass, produced by Antoine Perset and Denis Morlière.
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Einstein on the Beach Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 5 ratings.
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Einstein on the Beach – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Einstein on the Beach online?
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Einstein on the Beach (2014) is available to stream on Stingray All good vibes Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Einstein on the Beach?
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The main cast of Einstein on the Beach (2014) includes Helga Davis, Kate Moran, Jasper Newell, Charles Williams and Antoine Silverman. The film was directed by Don Kent. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Einstein on the Beach released?
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Einstein on the Beach was released on January 7, 2014 and runs for 4h 25m.
Is Einstein on the Beach worth watching?
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Einstein on the Beach (2014) holds an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Einstein on the Beach?
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