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Peter Brook: The Tightrope is a 2014 biographical documentary directed by Simon Brook. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes. Critics gave it 57% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

IMDb rating
7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
57%
Metascore
57
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Peter Brook: The Tightrope (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Simon Brook
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Peter Brook: The Tightrope About?

The premise of Peter Brook: The Tightrope without spoilers.

This film explores the innovative work of director Peter Brook, examining his quest to redefine the boundaries of theatrical performance and human connection. Through insightful observation and compelling demonstrations, his son, Simon Brook, reveals the decades-long journey of artistic transformation. The resulting process creates a powerful and transcendent theatrical experience, highlighting the profound impact on everyone involved.

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Crew

The Director of Peter Brook: The Tightrope

Directed by Simon Brook.

From the director

More from Simon Brook

More films directed by Simon Brook: A Different American Dream and The Tightrope.

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Ratings

Peter Brook: The Tightrope Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Peter Brook: The Tightrope 57% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

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FAQ

Peter Brook: The Tightrope FAQ: Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Peter Brook: The Tightrope, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Peter Brook: The Tightrope?

Peter Brook: The Tightrope runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Peter Brook: The Tightrope released?

Peter Brook: The Tightrope was released on January 31, 2014.

Who directed Peter Brook: The Tightrope?

Peter Brook: The Tightrope was directed by Simon Brook.

More films by Simon Brook

How is Peter Brook: The Tightrope rated?

Peter Brook: The Tightrope has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 57% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic.

Does Peter Brook: The Tightrope have a post-credit scene?

No. Peter Brook: The Tightrope has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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