Peter Brook

The NYPR Archive Collections | Jan 1, 2000

Patricia Marx interviews director Peter Brook, who gives his opinion regarding the difficulties in adapting a great play into a great film. He also discusses the relationship between the actors and the audience, as well as his belief that contemporary plays should try to disturb the viewer as much as possible in order to make the audience aware of their daily concerns.


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