Meetings with Remarkable Men (1979)
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- G
- 1h 48min
- Biography, Drama
- 14 Nov 1979 (France)
- Movie
G.I. Gurdjieff is a spiritual teacher and mystic who, after a lifetime study, developed a form of meditation incorporating modern dance.
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Award:
- 1 nomination.
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Cast
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Dragan Maksimovic | ... |
G.I. Gurdjieff
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| Terence Stamp | ... |
Prince Lubovedsky
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Mikica Dimitrijevic | ... |
Young Gurdjieff
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| Athol Fugard | ... |
Professor Skridlov
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| Warren Mitchell | ... |
Gurdjieff's Father
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Fahro Konjhodzic | ... |
Soloviev
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| David Markham | ... |
Dean Borsh
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| Natasha Parry | ... |
Vitvitskaia
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Bruce Myers | ... |
Yelov
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| Colin Blakely | ... |
Tamil
(as Colin Blakeley)
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| Grégoire Aslan | ... |
Armenian Priest / Le prêtre arménien
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Tom Fleming | ... |
Father Giovanni
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| Andrew Keir | ... |
Head of Sarmoung Monastery
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Sami Tahassoni | ... |
Bogga Eddin
(as Sami Tahasuni)
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Fabijan Sovagovic | ... |
Dervish
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| Donald Sumpter | ... |
Pogossian
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| Gerry Sundquist | ... |
Karpenko
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| Martin Benson | ... |
Dr. Ivanov
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| Bruce Purchase | ... |
Father Maxim
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Kudsi Ergüner |
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Cimenli Fahrettin |
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| Marius Goring |
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Nigel Greaves |
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| Constantine Gregory | ... |
Captain
(as Constantin de Goguel)
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Malcolm Hayes | ... |
Teacher
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Paul Henley |
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| Ian Hogg | ... |
Monk
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Mitchell Horner |
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Ahmet Kutbay |
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Joshua Le Touzel | ... |
Boy In Bell Tower
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| Roger Lloyd Pack | ... |
Pavlov
(as Roger Lloyd-Pack)
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Abbas Moayeri |
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Oscar Peck |
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Timothy Slender | ... |
Boy in Bell Tower
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| Adam Tandy | ... |
Boy in Bell Tower
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| Alan Tilvern |
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| Tony Vogel |
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| Jeremy Wilkin | ... |
Artillery Officer
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Ben Zimet |
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Directed by
| Peter Brook | ||
Written by
| G.I. Gurdjieff | ... | (from the book by) (as Gurdjieff) |
| Jeanne Salzmann | ... | (adapted for the screen by) (as Jeanne de Salzmann) and |
| Peter Brook | ... | (adapted for the screen by) |
Produced by
| Michael Currer-Briggs | ... | executive producer |
| Stuart Lyons | ... | producer |
| Robert Watts | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Laurence Rosenthal | ||
Cinematography by
| Gilbert Taylor | ||
Editing by
| John Jympson | ||
Editorial Department
| William Webb | ... | assistant editor |
| Eunice Mountjoy | ... | first assistant editor (uncredited) |
Production Design by
| Georges Wakhévitch | ||
Set Decoration by
| Malek Jahan Khazai | ... | (as Malak Khazai) |
Costume Design by
| Malak Khazal | ||
Makeup Department
| Jeanette Freeman | ... | hairdressing |
| Neville Smallwood | ... | make-up |
Production Management
| Roy Goddard | ... | production manager |
| Jean-Claude Lubtchansky | ... | production associate |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Gus Agosti | ... | first assistant director |
| Terence Churcher | ... | second assistant director (as Terry Churcher) |
| Kieron Phipps | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Paddy Bennett | ... | props |
| Jean Forester | ... | construction manager |
| Bill MacLaren | ... | construction manager |
| Terry Parr | ... | set dresser |
| Edward Rodrigo | ... | property buyer |
| Ian Whittaker | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| Ken Barker | ... | sound recordist |
| Ron Davis | ... | sound editor |
| Teddy Mason | ... | sound editor |
| John Salter | ... | boom operator |
| George Stephenson | ... | sound recordist |
| Graham V. Hartstone | ... | assistant sound recordist (uncredited) |
| John Hayward | ... | assistant sound recordist (uncredited) |
| Les Healey | ... | assistant sound editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Kit West | ... | special effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Kenneth Atherfold | ... | camera grip (as Ken Atherfold) |
| Geoff Glover | ... | camera operator |
| Jamie Harcourt | ... | clapper loader |
| Terry Lewis | ... | best boy |
| Vic Smith | ... | chief electrician |
| Ron Taberer | ... | chief electrician (as Ronnie Taberer) |
| Peter Taylor | ... | focus |
| Peter Bloor | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Maggie Cartier | ... | casting |
| Bojana Makavejev | ... | casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Gloria Barnes | ... | wardrobe mistress |
| John Hilling | ... | wardrobe master |
Location Management
| Ray Freeborn | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Thomas de Hartmann | ... | composer: additional music - selections from his works |
| Graham Harris | ... | music editor |
| David Hykes | ... | composer: song "Harmonic Opening" |
| Alain Kremski | ... | music arranger: choral |
| Laurence Rosenthal | ... | conductor / music adaptor: de Hartmann / music arranger / orchestrator |
| Eric Tomlinson | ... | music engineer / music mixer |
Additional Crew
| Marilyn Clarke | ... | production assistant |
| Mary Ellis | ... | production assistant |
| Brian Gibbs | ... | production accountant |
| Olivier Laignel | ... | unit doctor |
| Robert Rietty | ... | dialogue supervisor |
| Nina Soufy | ... | director's assistant |
| Ann Thrift | ... | production assistant |
| Robin Demetriou | ... | cast and crew chef (uncredited) |
| Simon Harris | ... | production trainee (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Enterprise Pictures Limited (1979) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Mayfair Entertainment (1993) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Paragon Video Productions (1997) (United States) (VHS) (remastered)
- Society for the Study of Myth and Tradition (1997) (United States) (VHS)
- La Belle Enterprise (2004) (France) (DVD)
- Libra Films
- absolut MEDIEN (2012) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Anvil Studios (music mixed at)
- Anvil Studios (music recorded at)
- National Philharmonic Orchestra (orchestra)
- The Ambrosian Singers (choir)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The story of G.I. Gurdjieff and his travels to achieve enlightenment and inner growth. Beginning with his childhood, the movie follows his journeys through Central Asia as he discovers new levels of spirituality through music, dance and near-encounters with death.
Written by Jean-Marc Rocher |
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| Taglines | Gardijeff's search for hidden knowledge See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Last theatrical film of Grégoire Aslan. See more » |
| Quotes |
G.I. Gurdjieff:
My father says one thing: if you want to lose your faith, make friends with a priest. See more » |