Statements (166)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:play
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:stage_play film adaptation in development film adaptation announced |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:radio_station gptkb:stage_play staged in various countries |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:film
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| gptkbp:audience |
theatergoers
mixed reactions thought-provoking discussions |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Tony_Award_for_Best_Play
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| gptkbp:character_development |
Detective Ariel's motivations
Detective Tupolski's methods Katurian's moral dilemmas Michal's psychological struggles |
| gptkbp:characters |
gptkb:Detective_Tupolski
gptkb:Michal_Katurian gptkb:The_Little_Girl Michal Detective Ariel |
| gptkbp:conflict |
moral dilemmas
government oppression Katurian's stories vs. reality |
| gptkbp:critical_analysis |
questions the nature of justice
examines the impact of trauma on creativity explores the ethics of storytelling |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
acclaimed
acclaimed by critics |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced playwrights
debates on morality discussions on censorship |
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:John_Crowley
gptkb:Matthew_Dunster |
| gptkbp:explores |
gptkb:moral_ambiguity
gptkb:censorship childhood trauma violence in art |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:Royal_Court_Theatre
gptkb:National_Theatre_of_Great_Britain |
| gptkbp:first_published |
gptkb:2003
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| gptkbp:format |
gptkb:theatrical_performances
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:drama
dark comedy |
| gptkbp:has_adaptation |
stage productions
international performances |
| gptkbp:has_themes |
gptkb:justice
gptkb:death gptkb:identity creativity the nature of reality imagination fear truth family relationships guilt the influence of culture the role of the individual the nature of justice the struggle for freedom the role of memory the role of the state the consequences of actions the search for meaning the impact of trauma the search for identity the role of the artist the search for truth the nature of evil the absurdity of life the complexity of human nature the relationship between art and life the impact of violence the power of stories the importance of storytelling the relationship between fiction and reality the consequences of repression the impact of government control the impact of trauma on society the nature of storytelling. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Pillowman
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| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
gptkb:mystery
gptkb:horror psychological thriller |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Shakespeare
gptkb:Edgar_Allan_Poe gptkb:Kafka gptkb:Brothers_Grimm gptkb:fairy_tales |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Kafka
gptkb:The_Brothers_Grimm gptkb:fairy_tales moral dilemmas horror stories |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
real-life events
real-life crimes |
| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:length |
approximately 90 minutes
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| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Katurian_K._Katurian
gptkb:Katurian_K._Adam gptkb:Katurian_Katurian |
| gptkbp:narrative |
non-linear
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| gptkbp:notable_actor |
gptkb:Jim_Broadbent
gptkb:Aisling_Loftus gptkb:David_Tennant gptkb:Conleth_Hill |
| gptkbp:notable_awards |
gptkb:Olivier_Award
gptkb:Evening_Standard_Theatre_Award gptkb:Irish_Times_Theatre_Award gptkb:Emmy_Awards gptkb:New_York_Drama_Critics'_Circle_Award |
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:The_Little_Girl
Michal Tupolski |
| gptkbp:notable_production |
gptkb:Broadway
gptkb:Dublin_Theatre_Festival West End production |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
“ You can’t be a writer without being a little bit of a monster.”
" Stories can be dangerous." " You have to be careful with stories." " You can’t be a writer without being a little bit of a monster." " What’s the difference between a story and a lie?" “ You can’t just write a story about a man who kills children.” |
| gptkbp:notable_themes |
childhood trauma
the role of the artist the nature of evil the power of storytelling violence in society art and censorship |
| gptkbp:original_language |
English
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| gptkbp:performance |
gptkb:West_End
gptkb:Broadway performed internationally |
| gptkbp:performance_style |
emotional
intense dark comedy provocative |
| gptkbp:performed_in |
multiple languages
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| gptkbp:plot |
Katurian is interrogated about his short stories.
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| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:2003
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| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Royal_Court_Theatre
gptkb:Druid_Theatre_Company |
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Faber_&_Faber
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| gptkbp:setting |
a totalitarian state
an unnamed totalitarian state |
| gptkbp:style |
dark comedy
absurdist metafictional |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
imagination
childhood trauma art and censorship stories as a reflection of trauma the pillowman character |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
violence
innocence lost the absurdity of life |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:storytelling
the nature of storytelling |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:moral_ambiguity
gptkb:storytelling child abuse |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Martin_Mc_Donagh
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:theater
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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