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Vanya on 42nd Street
UNITED STATES · 1994

Vanya on 42nd Street

Louis Malle
theatrical performance Chekhov adaptation artistic dedication decay and deterioration human relationships
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Synopsis

An uninterrupted rehearsal of Chekhov's 'Uncle Vanya' plays out by a company of actors. The setting: their run-down theater with an unusable stage and crumbling ceiling. The play is shown act by act with the briefest of breaks to move props or for refreshments. The lack of costumes, real props and scenery is soon forgotten.

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