Synecdoche

Der frühere Bundesaußenminister Joschka Fischer hat Europa zu Aufrüstung mit eigenen Atomwaffen aufgefordert. Die EU brauche "eine eigene atomare Abschreckung", sagte Fischer in einem Interview mit der "Zeit". "Sollte die Bundesrepublik Atomwaffen besitzen? Nein. Europa? Ja.", so der ehemalige Politiker der Grünen.

The screen adaptation is directed by Peter Brook, and originated in his theatre production for the Royal Shakespeare Company. The English version was written by Adrian Mitchell from a translation by Geoffrey Skelton.

The cast included Ian Richardson, Patrick Magee, Glenda Jackson, Clifford Rose, and Freddie Jones. It was filmed at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire and released by United Artists on 22 February 1967 in the United States, and 8 March 1967 in the United Kingdom. The film's score comprised Richard Peaslee's compositions. David Watkin was the cinematographer. (Wikipedia)