Beckett by Brook (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film
Released in 2018, Beckett by Brook is a notable film directed by Peter Brook.
What it’s about. With hindsight, we can see exactly how wrong the labels given to Samuel Beckett have been, since it has been said that his writing was sad, negative and desperate. Nowadays, it can be said that several of his pieces submerge us in the reality of human existence, but with an element of humor - and it is this humor that has saved us. Beckett rejects every theory, every core belief, looking for the truth. He observes people amid the darkness and takes them into what is vast and unknown about life, so they can discover their truth by taking a look at themselves and others. Like Beckett, we share their uncertainty, their search, their pain. This theatrical reflection by the masters of European theater, Peter Brook and Marie-Hélène Estienne, incorporates parts of Fragments, a piece premiered in 2008 and filmed in 2015 and which contains the short plays Rough For Theater I, Rockaby, Act Without Words II and Neither.
Who’s in it. Beckett by Brook stars Kathryn Hunter as Self.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beckett by Brook page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beckett by Brook (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beckett by Brook change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Beckett by Brook?
- Beckett by Brook stars Kathryn Hunter.
- When was Beckett by Brook released?
- Beckett by Brook was released in 2018.