The Drinking Party (1965)
An interpretation of Plato's Symposium as a picnic organised by a University don for his students. Each guest is asked to explain the nature of love before the Don, through a series of questions, reaches a unifying conclusion.
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Leo McKernSocrates
Alan BennettEryximachus
John FortunePhaedrusBarry JusticeAgathon
Michael GoughPausanias
Robert GillespieAlcibiades
Roddy Maude-RoxbyAristophanesJulian JebbAristomedusDarroll RichardsWaiterMovie DNA
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What is The Drinking Party about?
An interpretation of Plato's Symposium as a picnic organised by a University don for his students. Each guest is asked to explain the nature of love before the Don, through a series of questions, reaches a unifying conclusion.
How long is The Drinking Party?
The Drinking Party has a runtime of 46 minutes.