Statements (86)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:film
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| gptkbp:aspect_ratio |
1.85:1
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| gptkbp:audience |
Polarizing reception.
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| gptkbp:box_office |
gptkb:N/_A
$2 million Limited distribution. |
| gptkbp:cast |
gptkb:Marie_Laforêt
gptkb:Jerry_Lewis Marty Allen |
| gptkbp:censorship |
Banned in several countries.
Censorship debates surrounding the film. |
| gptkbp:character |
The film features children in a concentration camp.
The clown character is named Helmut. |
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Gordon_Willis
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| gptkbp:cinematography_by |
gptkb:László_Kovács
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| gptkbp:color |
Black and white
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| gptkbp:controversy |
Subject matter involving the Holocaust.
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Mixed reviews.
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| gptkbp:criticism |
Criticized for insensitivity.
Critiqued for its tone. |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Controversial discussions about humor and tragedy.
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Represents a unique approach to Holocaust narratives.
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| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Jerry_Lewis
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| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
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| gptkbp:editing |
gptkb:Robert_L._Smith
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| gptkbp:film_awards |
No major awards.
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| gptkbp:film_context |
Created in a post-Vietnam War context.
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| gptkbp:film_controversy |
Controversial for its subject matter.
Controversial for its portrayal of the Holocaust. |
| gptkbp:film_discussion |
Frequently discussed in film forums.
Often discussed in film criticism. |
| gptkbp:film_festival |
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
Rarely screened publicly. Very few public screenings. |
| gptkbp:film_interpretation |
Various interpretations exist.
|
| gptkbp:film_reputation |
Controversial reputation.
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| gptkbp:film_status |
lost film
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| gptkbp:film_technique |
Cultural impact on comedy and tragedy.
Impact on discussions of humor in tragedy. Influenced discussions on comedy and ethics. Use of humor in dark themes. |
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:France
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| gptkbp:filmography |
Analyzed for its narrative structure.
Analyzed for its controversial subject matter. Subject of academic analysis. |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:comedy
gptkb:drama |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Day the Clown Cried
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| gptkbp:influences |
Later films about the Holocaust.
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
The story of a clown during the Holocaust.
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| gptkbp:is_critiqued_by |
Examination of morality in entertainment.
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:legacy |
A subject of debate among film scholars.
Considered a cult film. Legacy of being a 'lost' film. |
| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:Joseph_Kosma
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| gptkbp:music_composer |
gptkb:Jerry_Lewis
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| gptkbp:narrative |
Narrative focuses on a clown's perspective.
|
| gptkbp:notable_cast |
gptkb:Marie_Laforêt
gptkb:Jerry_Lewis gptkb:Miriam_Kressyn Marty Allen |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
controversial subject matter
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| gptkbp:plot |
A clown in a concentration camp during World War II.
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| gptkbp:plot_summary |
A clown in a Nazi concentration camp tries to entertain children.
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| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Jerry_Lewis_Productions
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| gptkbp:production_years |
gptkb:1972
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| gptkbp:release_date |
gptkb:1972
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| gptkbp:release_format |
gptkb:film
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| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1972
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| gptkbp:restoration |
Efforts to preserve the film.
Restoration efforts ongoing. |
| gptkbp:runtime |
100 minutes
101 minutes |
| gptkbp:screenplay |
gptkb:Jerry_Lewis
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| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:Jerry_Lewis
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| gptkbp:status |
unreleased
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
Symbolism of laughter in dark times.
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| gptkbp:themes |
Explores themes of suffering and resilience.
Themes of hope amidst despair. Tragedy and comedy. |
| gptkbp:video_output |
Recognized in film studies.
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| gptkbp:writer |
gptkb:Jerry_Lewis
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Jerry_Lewis
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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