Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera (1985)
• October 14th, 1985 • 0h 58min
Documentary
Overview
The creative processes of avant-garde composer Philip Glass and progressive director/designer Robert Wilson are examined in this film. It documents their collaboration on this tradition breaking opera.
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