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Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One

  • 19681968
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  • 1h 15m
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7.2/10
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Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One (1968)
  • Documentary
Filmmaker William Greaves auditioned acting students for a fictional drama, while simultaneously shooting the behind-the-scenes drama taking place.Filmmaker William Greaves auditioned acting students for a fictional drama, while simultaneously shooting the behind-the-scenes drama taking place.Filmmaker William Greaves auditioned acting students for a fictional drama, while simultaneously shooting the behind-the-scenes drama taking place.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
2K
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  • Director
    • William Greaves
  • Writer
    • William Greaves
  • Stars
    • Patricia Ree Gilbert
    • Don Fellows
    • Jonathan Gordon
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  • Director
    • William Greaves
  • Writer
    • William Greaves
  • Stars
    • Patricia Ree Gilbert
    • Don Fellows
    • Jonathan Gordon
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    • 20User reviews
    • 34Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins

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    Patricia Ree Gilbert
    • Self - Actress Testing for Alice
    Don Fellows
    Don Fellows
    • Self - Actor Testing for Freddy
    Jonathan Gordon
    • Self - Soundman
    Bob Rosen
    • Self - Production Manager
    • (as Bob Rosen)
    William Greaves
    William Greaves
    • Self - Director
    Susan Anspach
    Susan Anspach
    • Self - Actress Testing for Alice
    • (uncredited)
    Audrey Heningham
    • Black Lady clapping her Hands
    • (uncredited)
    Stevan Larner
    • Self - Cameraman
    • (uncredited)
    Terence Macartney-Filgate
    • Self - Cameraman
    • (uncredited)
    Maria Zeheri
    • Self - Camera Assistant
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • William Greaves
    • Writer
      • William Greaves
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    • Trivia
      After completing the film in 1971, William Greaves believed that he had made a masterpiece, and that the only place to première it was the Cannes Film Festival. So he carried the print to France himself, where it was screened for programmers. However, the projectionist made the mistake of showing the reels out of order. The film was turned down. Greaves came home, figured he had made a mistake, and put the film in his closet.
    • Quotes

      Viktor - Homeless Painter: I never say goodbye. I like to say Ciao.

    • Crazy credits
      Coming Soon Symbiopsychotaxiplasm Take Two
    • Connections
      Followed by Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take 2 1/2 (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      In A Silent Way
      Written by Joe Zawinul

      Performed by Miles Davis

    User reviews20

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    10/10
    Ahead of its time
    Symbiopsychotaxiplasm points the way toward so many later development in film. It manipulates reality by provoking the hapless cast, crew and bystanders to play roles by provoking them. The director of the film uses his own behavior as a Rorschach test. The whole genre of reality television as well as avant-garde documentary styles are anticipated in this film.

    In addition to its historical importance the film is fascinating on its own terms for anyone who likes to think about the nature of performance vs. reality. Gender, race, sexuality and the march of time also make appearances.

    Criterion has done its usual terrific job in rescuing this forgotten masterpiece from undeserved obscurity.
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    • Release date
      • October 28, 1968 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • William Greaves
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Симбиопсихотаксиплазм. Дубль один
    • Filming locations
      • Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Take One Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 15 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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