The Dream Machine
Originally released in 1986. The Dream Machine is a documentary film. directed by John Maybury. At just 35 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Brion Gysin, Gerald Incandela, and Jean-Marc Prouveur
Synopsis
A 16mm anthology of experimental super 8 films by Derek Jarman, Michael Kostiff, Cerith Wyn Evans and John Maybury, with framing footage by Tim Burke of Brion Gysin using a dream machine. Jarman's contribution is a version of his 1977 Art and the Pose (aka Arty the Pose), refilmed at 3fps, with a musical soundtrack. Jarman planned The Dream Machine as a commemoration of William Burroughs and Gysin's 1982 visit to the UK, and received initial funding from the Arts Council in 1983, then rethought the project as a portmanteau film featuring Gysin alone. The production remained in limbo until 1986, when James Mackay obtained completion funding from the British Film Institute. (Since this film was released on VHS accompanied by Jarman's Broken English: Three Songs by Marianne Faithfull, T.G.: Psychic Rally in Heaven and Pirate Tape under the umbrella title The Dream Machine, synopses of this film have often muddled up its details with those of the earlier films. )
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1986
40 years ago
Runtime
0h 35m
35 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BFI
- Arts Council of England
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dream Machine about?
A 16mm anthology of experimental super 8 films by Derek Jarman, Michael Kostiff, Cerith Wyn Evans and John Maybury, with framing footage by Tim Burke of Brion Gysin using a dream machine. Jarman's ...
Who directed The Dream Machine?
The Dream Machine was directed by John Maybury.
How long is The Dream Machine?
The Dream Machine has a runtime of 0 hours and 35 minutes (35 minutes total).
When was The Dream Machine released?
The Dream Machine was released on January 1, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Dream Machine?
The main cast of The Dream Machine includes Brion Gysin, Gerald Incandela, Jean-Marc Prouveur.