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The Dream Machine (1986): Cast

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The Dream Machine is a 1986 documentary directed by Derek Jarman and John Maybury, starring Brion Gysin, Gerald Incandela and Jean-Marc Prouveur. It runs 35 minutes.

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The Dream Machine (1986) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
35 min
Directors
Derek Jarman and John Maybury
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
BFI
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Dream Machine About?

The premise of The Dream Machine without spoilers.

A 16 mm anthology of experimental super‑8 films by Derek Jarman, Michael Kostiff, Cerith Wyn Evans and John Maybury, framed by Tim Burke’s footage of Brion Gysin using a dream machine. Jarman contributes a 3 fps re‑filmed version of his 1977 Art and the Pose with music. Conceived to mark William Burroughs and Gysin’s 1982 UK visit, it received Arts Council seed money in 1983 and BFI completion funding in 1986. A later VHS release bundled it with Jarman’s other short works, causing some confusion.

The Dream Machine Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • experimental short
  • gay character
  • independent short
  • male nudity
  • male frontal nudity
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Cast & crew

The Dream Machine Cast

Brion Gysin leads the cast, with Gerald Incandela and Jean-Marc Prouveur. Directed by Derek Jarman and John Maybury.

From the directors

More from Derek Jarman and John Maybury

More films directed by Derek Jarman and John Maybury, best-rated first: Jubilee, Will You Dance with Me?, Caravaggio and The Jacket.

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FAQ

The Dream Machine FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Dream Machine, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Dream Machine?

The Dream Machine runs 35 minutes.

When was The Dream Machine released?

The Dream Machine was released in 1986.

Who directed The Dream Machine?

The Dream Machine was directed by Derek Jarman and John Maybury.

More films by Derek Jarman

Who is in the cast of The Dream Machine?

The Dream Machine stars Brion Gysin, Gerald Incandela and Jean-Marc Prouveur.

Does The Dream Machine have a post-credit scene?

No. The Dream Machine has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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