The 1964 film, simply called 'Film', written by Samuel Beckett, starred which actor?
Film (film) film career of Buster Keaton, writing that: "Even Samuel Beckett contributed to the desecration of the Keaton mask by involving the actor of absurdity before its time in a dreary exercise called "Film", the most pretentious title in all cinema." Beckett had never seen Schneider direct any of his plays and yet continued to entrust him with the work. However, for this particular project, Beckett became personally involved. Schneider has speculated that it may simply have been the opportunity to work directly with Keaton. “It has even been suggested that the inspiration for "Waiting for Godot" might have come from
Film (film) however, disappointing.” Canadian playwright Sherry MacDonald wrote a play, "The Stone Face", based on the encounter between Beckett, Keaton and Schneider. Film (film) Film is a 1965 short film written by Samuel Beckett, his only screenplay. It was commissioned by Barney Rosset of Grove Press. Writing began on 5 April 1963 with a first draft completed within four days. A second draft was produced by 22 May and a 40-leaf shooting script followed thereafter. It was filmed in New York City in July 1964. Beckett's original choice for the lead – referred to only as “O” – was Charlie Chaplin,