Peter Brook opens up with tenderness to a privileged interlocutor—his son. He reflects on his work and the key moments of his career. Theatre lies at the heart of the film, but Brook also shares thoughts on cinema, opera, and his love of travel. A dialogue between father and son enriched by personal anecdotes and family memories—an intimate and radiant portrait.
Dir. Simon Brook - 2002 - 85 min.
Filmed with five hidden cameras, The Tightrope is a total immersion into the creative process behind legendary theater director Peter Brook's work -- powerful, intimate, and emotionally thrilling. In this unique and deeply personal film, we get a dizzying glimpse from the Tightrope and an inkling of what it takes to make theater real...
Dir. Simon Brook - 2012 - 86 min.
Peter Brook, an iconic contemporary theatre director, offers a rare glimpse into his creative process. In an improvisation workshop with young actors and drama students, cameras were allowed to capture the heart of his rehearsals. This intimate documentary reveals the magic of creation and shares a unique human and philosophical experience.
Dir. Simon Brook - 2013 - 75 min.