Statements (426)
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:play
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:The_Homecoming_(radio) gptkb:stage_adaptation gptkb:television_adaptation gptkb:television gptkb:The_Homecoming_(film) gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:radio_station gptkb:television_adaptation |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:radio_station gptkb:television gptkb:film various playwrights various directors The Homecoming (play) |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Harold_Pinter
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Tony_Award_for_Best_Play
gptkb:Olivier_Award gptkb:Tony_Award |
| gptkbp:based_on |
The Homecoming (play)
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| gptkbp:box_office |
$1 million
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Max
gptkb:Lenny gptkb:Ruth gptkb:Sam gptkb:Joey gptkb:Teddy the Boy the Father the Girl the Mother the Woman |
| gptkbp:character_development |
gptkb:moral_ambiguity
complex characters psychological depth interpersonal conflicts ambiguous motivations |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
Joey and Lenny
Max and Joey Max and Lenny Ruth and the family Teddy and Ruth Joey and Ruth Ruth and Lenny Lenny and Ruth Joey is the youngest son Lenny is manipulative Max is the father of Lenny and Joey Ruth's relationship with the family is complex Teddy and Ruth are married Max and Ruth Teddy and his father |
| gptkbp:characters |
gptkb:Max
gptkb:Lenny gptkb:Ruth gptkb:Joey gptkb:Teddy |
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:John_de_Borman
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
acclaimed
controversial mixed reviews widely acclaimed Controversial Acclaimed controversial themes |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:significant
performed worldwide influenced modern theatre inspired critical essays studied in theater courses studied in literature courses studied in academia influenced playwrights adapted into various languages Influenced modern drama inspired academic analysis inspired other playwrights studied in academic settings influenced modern drama performed in educational institutions influential in theatre inspired discussions on family and power |
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Matthew_Warchus
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| gptkbp:discusses |
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:loyalty power dynamics family relationships sexuality |
| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:Lionsgate
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| gptkbp:editor |
gptkb:John_Wilson
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| gptkbp:explores |
gptkb:identity
masculinity power dynamics themes of loyalty themes of betrayal themes of alienation |
| gptkbp:features |
dark humor
themes of identity intense dialogue themes of power themes of family dynamics |
| gptkbp:film_awards |
Nominated for Best Director
Nominated for Best Actor Nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay |
| gptkbp:film_length |
90 minutes
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| gptkbp:film_score |
gptkb:R
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| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:London
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| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:Royal_Court_Theatre
gptkb:1965 |
| gptkbp:follows |
a family reunion
Teddy's return home |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:drama
absurdist drama |
| gptkbp:has_adaptation |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:novel_adaptations gptkb:radio_station gptkb:stage_adaptation gptkb:recordings international productions |
| gptkbp:has_been |
translated into several languages
revived multiple times adapted for television |
| gptkbp:has_themes |
gptkb:cultural_identity
gptkb:betrayal gptkb:existentialism gptkb:loyalty gptkb:moral_ambiguity gptkb:conflict gptkb:memory gptkb:social_hierarchy gptkb:feminism class struggle cynicism isolation social commentary human relationships violence family loyalty disillusionment emotional conflict power dynamics absurdity male dominance family conflict gender roles personal identity identity crisis moral conflict psychological conflict existential crisis family dysfunction emotional detachment power struggle sexuality cultural dislocation cultural critique personal struggle psychological tension social alienation |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Homecoming
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:theater
gptkb:Theater_of_the_Absurd gptkb:theatre_of_the_absurd modern drama absurdist theatre post-war drama |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Theatre_of_the_Absurd
gptkb:theatre_of_the_absurd modern drama Contemporary playwrights subsequent playwrights modern playwrights |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Alexander_Chekhov
gptkb:existentialism gptkb:Samuel_Beckett gptkb:Eugène_Ionesco gptkb:absurdism gptkb:theatre_of_the_absurd Existentialism Absurdist theatre absurdist theatre kitchen sink realism Pinter's own experiences British theatre traditions post-war British society |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:existentialism
gptkb:Theatre_of_the_Absurd gptkb:theatre_of_the_absurd Existentialism absurdist theatre |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Post-war British society
Pinter's own family experiences Pinter's own family dynamics |
| gptkbp:inspired |
numerous adaptations
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| gptkbp:inspired_by |
Pinter's own experiences
Pinter's own family experiences |
| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
theatre studies
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| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
a classic of modern theatre
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| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
literature courses
theatrical studies programs |
| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:length |
One act
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| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Max
gptkb:Lenny gptkb:Ruth gptkb:Joey gptkb:Teddy |
| gptkbp:main_theme |
Family dynamics
power dynamics family dynamics |
| gptkbp:music_composer |
gptkb:John_Altman
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| gptkbp:music_style |
realism
surrealism |
| gptkbp:notable_actor |
gptkb:Gemma_Jones
gptkb:David_Bradley gptkb:Matthew_Beard gptkb:Ron_Cook gptkb:Ian_Mc_Shane |
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Max
gptkb:Lenny gptkb:Ruth gptkb:Joey gptkb:Teddy gptkb:Lenny_Mc_Clain gptkb:Max_Mc_Clain Joey Mc Clain Ruth Mc Clain Teddy Mc Clain |
| gptkbp:notable_characters |
gptkb:Max
gptkb:Lenny gptkb:Ruth gptkb:Joey gptkb:Teddy |
| gptkbp:notable_games |
gptkb:Harold_Pinter
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| gptkbp:notable_production |
gptkb:Royal_National_Theatre
gptkb:Royal_Court_Theatre gptkb:The_Old_Vic gptkb:Broadway gptkb:theater gptkb:2008_London_revival gptkb:Royal_Court_Theatre_production West End production 2015 revival 2008 revival West End revival 1973 film adaptation 2015 Off-Broadway revival 2007 revival at the Trafalgar Studios 2015 revival at the National Theatre 2018 revival at the Old Vic National Theatre production 1973 Broadway revival 2018 Australian production 2018 UK tour 1973 Broadway production 2016 West End revival |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" I’m not a man, I’m a woman."
" I’m not going to be your servant." " What do you want?" " What is it you want?" " You’re all a bunch of bastards." " You’re not going to get rid of me that easily." " I’m not going to be a part of this." " I’m not going to let you go." “ I’m not going to let you go.” “ You’re just a little boy.” " You can’t go home again." " I’m not your mother." " What is the point of this?" " You’re all mad!" “ I’m not a man, I’m a woman.” " What is it?" “ You’re not going to get rid of me that easily.” “ You’re a long way from home.” " I’m not going to play your game." “ You’re just like your father.” " What is the point of it all?" “ You’re not the only one who’s been hurt.” “ What is it you want?” “ You think you know everything.” “ You’re all talk.” “ You’re not as clever as you think.” |
| gptkbp:number_of_acts |
gptkb:Two
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| gptkbp:original_language |
English
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| gptkbp:original_play_author |
gptkb:Harold_Pinter
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| gptkbp:performance |
approximately 90 minutes
performed worldwide revived multiple times performed in multiple languages adapted for various cultures |
| gptkbp:performance_style |
gptkb:absurdism
naturalism |
| gptkbp:performances |
widely performed
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| gptkbp:performed_at |
gptkb:Royal_Court_Theatre
gptkb:The_Lyric_Hammersmith gptkb:The_Old_Vic gptkb:The_Royal_Court_Theatre |
| gptkbp:performed_by |
various theatre companies
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| gptkbp:performed_in |
gptkb:West_End
gptkb:various_countries gptkb:Broadway gptkb:theater multiple languages |
| gptkbp:play_characters |
gptkb:Max
gptkb:Lenny gptkb:Ruth gptkb:Sam gptkb:Joey gptkb:Teddy |
| gptkbp:play_structure |
one act
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| gptkbp:plot |
family reunion
identity exploration power dynamics power struggle sexual tension tension and conflict return of the prodigal son |
| gptkbp:premiere_date |
gptkb:1965
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| gptkbp:premiere_location |
gptkb:Royal_Court_Theatre
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| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:1965
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| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:theater
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| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:The_Homecoming_Productions
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| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Grove_Press
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| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:1967
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Grove_Press
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| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:No_Man's_Land
gptkb:The_Birthday_Party gptkb:The_Caretaker |
| gptkbp:release_format |
theatrical
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| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:2015
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| gptkbp:scholarly_analysis |
analyzed for its themes
examined for its structure discussed in literature courses |
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:London
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:London
1960s a family home in North London a family home in London Max's house |
| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:Realism
minimalist realism dark comedy absurdist non-linear narrative realistic dialogue minimalist dialogue |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:power
gptkb:local_government gptkb:Home home violence Sexuality sexuality the role of women the past the concept of home the home memory and the past the return the home as a battleground food symbolizes power dynamics sexuality as a weapon the house represents confinement the return signifies change |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
gptkb:Isolation
gptkb:Memory gptkb:Survival gptkb:Violence gptkb:betrayal gptkb:Revenge gptkb:Betrayal gptkb:conflict gptkb:local_government gptkb:Desire gptkb:power_struggles gptkb:identity gptkb:memory gptkb:family Existentialism Ambiguity Manipulation violence masculinity power dynamics Reality vs. illusion family dynamics Gender roles Power dynamics family relationships Tradition vs. modernity power struggle sexuality Family loyalty Sexual tension |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:Power_struggles
gptkb:power_struggles gptkb:identity Masculinity Family dynamics violence masculinity family dynamics |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:existentialism gptkb:power_struggles gptkb:identity violence masculinity family conflict family dynamics sexual tension |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
gptkb:French
gptkb:Italian gptkb:Spanish gptkb:German Multiple languages multiple languages |
| gptkbp:writer |
gptkb:Harold_Pinter
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| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Harold_Pinter
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Harold_Pinter
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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