Meetings with Remarkable Men (1979)
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Peter Brook, one of the pioneers of the experimental theatre movement of the 1950s and 1960s, was the director of Meetings with Remarkable Men. Brook tells the story of Asian mystic G. I. Gurdijeff, here played by Dragan Maksimovic. Gurdijeff devotes his entire existence, from youth to old age, in… More Peter Brook, one of the pioneers of the experimental theatre movement of the 1950s and 1960s, was the director of Meetings with Remarkable Men. Brook tells the story of Asian mystic G. I. Gurdijeff, here played by Dragan Maksimovic. Gurdijeff devotes his entire existence, from youth to old age, in quest of the meaning of life. He eventually develops a form of meditation incorporating modern dance. Terence Stamp, who in Meetings with Remarkable Men plays Prince Lubovedsky, himself briefly retreated from his career after this picture, in favor of Eastern meditation. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- Unrated, 1 hr. 48 min.
- Directed By
- Peter Brook
- Genres
- Drama
- In Theaters
- Nov 14, 1979 Wide
- On DVD
- Dec 31, 1997
Critic Reviews
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Filmed in the mountain ranges and deserts of Afghanistan, this fascinating drama transports us to a strange and exotic world of spiritual adventurism.
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Cast
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Dragan Maksimovicas G.I. Gurdjieff -
Terence Stampas Prince Lubovedsky -
Athol Fugardas Professor Skridlov
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Gerry Sundquistas Father -
Donald Sumpteras Pogossian -
Tom Flemingas Father Giovanni
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