Peter Couchman and Dr Ray Misson discuss the social and moral questions implied in Bertold Brecht’s play “Life of Galileo”. Shows conflict with the church and the intellectual freedom of the individual. The play also enables Brecht to comment on modern attitudes.
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ACMI Identifier
509487
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Freedom of speech
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Drama - Study and teaching
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Galilei, Galileo, 1564-1642
Music & Performing Arts → Drama - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)