Warrendale
"The Cannes prize-winner they dare not show on TV."
Originally released in 1967. Warrendale is a documentary film. directed by Allan King.
Starring Martin Fischer
Synopsis
This ground-breaking cinéma-vérité classic documents five weeks in the lives of twelve residents of a home for emotionally disturbed children. It is the first in the form that King later described as actuality drama. All the action is spontaneous and undirected, with neither interviews nor narration. The theme is the outrage of life. The children asked the filmmakers, Why is it that whenever pictures of us are put in the papers, our faces are blacked out. What is so awful about us that we cant be seen? They wanted to be filmed so that they could be seen.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 7, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (17 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Allan King Associates
- CBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Warrendale about?
This ground-breaking cinéma-vérité classic documents five weeks in the lives of twelve residents of a home for emotionally disturbed children. It is the first in the form that King later describ...
Who directed Warrendale?
Warrendale was directed by Allan King.
How long is Warrendale?
Warrendale has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Warrendale released?
Warrendale was released on June 7, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Warrendale?
The main cast of Warrendale includes Martin Fischer.