A Masque of Madness (Notes on Film 06-B, Monologue 02)
In this experimental film, British actor Boris Karloff (1887-1969) embodies over 170 characters, experiencing a schizophrenic horror trip in which he faces versions of himself in different masks, at different ages, of different genders and races. As Karloff’s career spans over 50 years, from the silent era to modern-day cinema, A Masque of Madness allows us to witness the aesthetic and technical developments of the medium in one single film.
- Overview
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A Masque of Madness (Notes on Film 06-B, Monologue 02)
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 14, 2013
Runtime
1h 20m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
A Masque of Madness (Notes on Film 06-B, Monologue 02)
Director
Norbert Pfaffenbichler
Description
In this experimental film, British actor Boris Karloff (1887-1969) embodies over 170 characters, experiencing a schizophrenic horror trip in which he faces versions of himself in different masks, at different ages, of different genders and races. As Karloff’s career spans over 50 years, from the silent era to modern-day cinema, A Masque of Madness allows us to witness the aesthetic and technical developments of the medium in one single film.
