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Erwin Piscator: Biography, Facts and Career

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Erwin Piscator
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Erwin Friedrich Maximilian Piscator (17 December 1893 – 30 March 1966) was a German theatre director and producer. Along with Bertolt Brecht, he was the foremost exponent of epic theatre, a form that emphasizes the socio-political content of drama, rather than its emotional manipulation of the audience or the production's formal beauty.

Quick facts about Erwin Piscator

  • Full name: Erwin Piscator
  • Born: 1893-12-17
  • Nationality: France
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q60978

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Who is Erwin Piscator?

Erwin Friedrich Maximilian Piscator (17 December 1893 – 30 March 1966) was a German theatre director and producer.

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Erwin Piscator is France.

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Erwin Piscator was born on 1893-12-17.

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