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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1975-11-29
Languageit
Runtime1h 5m
Production

IDI Cinematografica, I Film Dell'Orso, RAI

7.5(18)
•1975•1h 5m

Notes Towards an African Orestes

Documentary

Overview

The director presents takes and scenes filmed on location in Africa for a film-that-never-was, a black Oresteia.

Writing & Screenplay
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Cinematography
Giorgio Pelloni

Principal Cast

6 credited
GB
Gato BarbieriSelf - Musician: Saxophone
DF
Donald F. MoyeSelf - Musican: Drums
MM
Marcello MelisSelf - Musician: Contrabass
YM
Yvonne MurraySelf - Musician: Singer
Archie Savage
Archie SavageSelf - Musician: Singer
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Pier Paolo PasoliniSelf (uncredited)

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