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Luigi Pirandello (Original title)
Date: 28 February 1988 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom

Director: Nigel Wattis

Synopsis: A look at Pirandello's work and life, with actors rehearsing and performing his plays.

Subjects:
Pirandello, Luigi (1867-1936), Italian drama

Series title:

TV Transmissions
Date: 28 February 1988Broadcast company: Channel FourCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 20:45-21:55Slot duration: 70 minsLanguage: English - Colour - Sound

Credits (5)
Production Company: LWT, Producer: Nigel Wattis, Series Editor: Melvyn Bragg, Editor: Brian Freemantle
Cast (9)
Jim Norton (Luigi Pirandello), Julian Mitchell, John Woodvine (Ruggio Ruggeri; Henry V; Leone), Leonardo Sciascia, Sylvestra Le Touzel (Marta Abba; Stepdaughter), Ian McNeice (Egisto Oliveri; Producer; Philip; Doctor), Reginald Stewart (Lamberto Picasso; Father; Belcredi), Trisha Thorns (Jane Frigero; Mother; Countess), Douglas Hodge (Stage manager; Ordolfo)
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(5)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: VHS cassetteDuration: 58.4 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1988-02-28BFI identifier: C-570938
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access



Digital materials(1)
Description: MKVDuration: 00:58:40 minutesFFV1 v3 - BFI identifier: N-9707403
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file



Video materials(4)
Description: 1-inch C-FormatDuration: 58.4 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1988-02-28BFI identifier: C-570937
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape


Description: VHS cassetteDuration: 58.4 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1988-02-28BFI identifier: C-570938
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access


Description: VHS cassetteTX date: 1988-02-28BFI identifier: C-928970
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: 1-inch (unspecified)TX date: 1988-02-28BFI identifier: C-928975
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape