The Song of Roland

Duration: 40

Year Published: 1975

Creator: R. Tomkins

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Sicilian puppetry, a folk art that is also practiced in New York, is related in style to the Commedia Dell'arte, while its subject matter derives mainly from medieval epic poetry. This film records performances and backstage activities that reveal the origins of this art form.