Two half-hour segments and two short sequences comprise this avant-garde adaptation of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's unfinished poem.
Synopsis
Two half-hour segments and two short sequences comprise this avant-garde adaptation of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's unfinished poem.
Synopsis
Veronica Sheaffer plays Christabel in James Fotopoulos’ 2001 film, an avant-garde adaptation of Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s unfinished poem. The film consists of two half-hour segments shot on digital video, complemented by two brief sequences filmed in 16mm. It centers on themes of female possession, removing several male characters from the original text. Christabel premiered on the festival circuit and later received a DVD release from Facets Video, garnering mixed reviews for its experimental style and dense symbolism.
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Why Watch
- See Kiersten DeBrower as Geraldine in a unique role.
- Find out why critics had mixed feelings about this film.
- Meet the avant-garde style that challenges traditional narratives.
Did You Know
- Christabel was James Fotopoulos' first feature-length narrative film.
- The film runs for 74 minutes and was released in 2001.
- It consists of two half-hour segments and two short sequences.
- The film eliminates several male characters from Coleridge's poem.
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Who directed the film Christabel?
Christabel was directed by James Fotopoulos.
What is the runtime of the film Christabel?
Christabel has a runtime of 74 minutes.
Which characters are played by Kiersten DeBrower and Cherise Silvestri in Christabel?
Kiersten DeBrower plays Geraldine and Cherise Silvestri plays Bard Bracy.
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