The Gaze of the Gorgon
Synopsis
Film poem by Tony Harrison which takes the figure of the Gorgon as a metaphor for the "freedom-fixing politics" which have been responsible for so much conflict this century. It starts in 1992 Frankfurt where Harrison speaks through the mouth of the statue of the German Jewish poet Heinrich Heine. At Corfu in Greece he tells of the link between Heine, the Greek Gorgon and Kaiser Wilhelm II.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Symes
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Harrison
- Original Title
- The Gaze of the Gorgon
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Symes
Tony Harrison
Peter Salmon
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Harrison
Writer
Peter Symes
Director
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What is The Gaze of the Gorgon about?
Film poem by Tony Harrison which takes the figure of the Gorgon as a metaphor for the "freedom-fixing politics" which have been responsible for so much conflict this century. It starts in 1992 Frankfurt where Harrison speaks through the mouth of the statue of the German Jewish poet Heinrich Heine. At Corfu in Greece he tells of the link between Heine, the Greek Gorgon and Kaiser Wilhelm II.
Who directed The Gaze of the Gorgon?
The Gaze of the Gorgon was directed by Peter Symes.
Who stars in The Gaze of the Gorgon?
The principal cast of The Gaze of the Gorgon includes Not specified.
When was The Gaze of the Gorgon released and how long is it?
The Gaze of the Gorgon was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 40m.