About ‘Song of Ceylon’ by Basil Wright (1975): Cast
About ‘Song of Ceylon’ by Basil Wright is a 1975 documentary starring Harun Farocki. It runs 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 30 min
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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German - Studio
- WDR
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is About ‘Song of Ceylon’ by Basil Wright About?
The premise of About ‘Song of Ceylon’ by Basil Wright without spoilers.
Commissioned for the German TV series Telekritik, the 30‑minute film aired in 1975 to probe documentary techniques and critique TV aesthetics. Farocki blends excerpts from Basil Wright’s Song of Ceylon and a fragment of Eisenstein’s Mexico with his voice‑over, montage analysis and drawings that contrast classic documentary style with TV conventions.
About ‘Song of Ceylon’ by Basil Wright Cast
Harun Farocki stars in About ‘Song of Ceylon’ by Basil Wright.
About ‘Song of Ceylon’ by Basil Wright Also Known As
Also known as “Über 'Song of Ceylon' von Basil Wright”.
- Also known as
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- Über 'Song of Ceylon' von Basil Wright
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About ‘Song of Ceylon’ by Basil Wright FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of About ‘Song of Ceylon’ by Basil Wright, each answered in a sentence.
How long is About ‘Song of Ceylon’ by Basil Wright?
About ‘Song of Ceylon’ by Basil Wright runs 30 minutes.
When was About ‘Song of Ceylon’ by Basil Wright released?
About ‘Song of Ceylon’ by Basil Wright was released on October 7, 1975.
Who is in the cast of About ‘Song of Ceylon’ by Basil Wright?
About ‘Song of Ceylon’ by Basil Wright stars Harun Farocki.
Does About ‘Song of Ceylon’ by Basil Wright have a post-credit scene?
No. About ‘Song of Ceylon’ by Basil Wright has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is About ‘Song of Ceylon’ by Basil Wright in?
The original language of About ‘Song of Ceylon’ by Basil Wright is German.
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