LORD OF THE FLIES Behind the Scenes
Lord of the Flies • 3m 27s
These video pieces feature home movies, screen tests, outtakes, and stills from the production of LORD OF THE FLIES. They are accompanied by commentary from director Peter Brook, producer Lewis Allen, director of photography Tom Hollyman, and cinematographer and editor Gerald Feil, and provide insight into the rehearsal process, shooting, and editing of the film.
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Gerard Feil on LORD OF THE FLIES
In this interview, LORD OF THE FLIES cameraman and editor Gerald Feil examines specific scenes from the film and discusses some of the technical obstacles that arose during production.
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THE EMPTY SPACE Excerpt
The following 16-minute excerpt from Gerald Feil’s 1973 documentary THE EMPTY SPACE looks at some of Peter Brook’s methods as a theater director.
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Living LORD OF THE FLIES
During the making of LORD OF THE FLIES, director Peter Brook gave an 8 mm camera to his young actors so they could record their experiences. The following is a never-before-seen excerpt from that footage, featuring a reading by Tom Gaman (who played Simon) from an essay he wrote in 1998.
