Black symphony : Genet on film

The film Black Symphony is a film adaptation of the original theatre adaptation. A double mirror which reflects both the contemporary French and Hungarian theatre and our deeply hidden desire for freedom. Though Black Symphony is a double interpretation and a twofold transformation of a provoking play it still remains just as provoking as the play itself. This unique experimental film is a rare example of avantgarde - underground film culture in the 1960-70 in Eastern Europe. It also contains invaluable archival footage of a ritualistic physical performance style which later became known through Grotowski's work.