Rockaby
Originally released in 1981. Rockaby is a drama film. directed by Alan Schneider. At just 57 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Billie Whitelaw
Synopsis
A one-woman play written by Samuel Beckett at the request of Daniel Labeille. The piece was produced by Labeille on behalf of the State University of New York's Programs in the Arts for a festival and symposium in commemoration of Beckett's 75th birthday (Wikipedia). A self-reflective drama of a figure, W, rocking "to and fro" in her dead mother's rocking chair wearing her mother's sequined funereal garment. With the aid of her pre-recorded voice, W recounts the different phases of a single memory in a bid to connect with "another creature like herself" before rocking herself into an eternal sleep.
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Production Details
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- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockaby about?
A one-woman play written by Samuel Beckett at the request of Daniel Labeille. The piece was produced by Labeille on behalf of the State University of New York's Programs in the Arts for a festival...
Who directed Rockaby?
Rockaby was directed by Alan Schneider.
How long is Rockaby?
Rockaby has a runtime of 0 hours and 57 minutes (57 minutes total).
When was Rockaby released?
Rockaby was released on April 8, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rockaby?
The main cast of Rockaby includes Billie Whitelaw.