John Milton's Paradise Lost Performed by John Basinger
Synopsis
In a monumental three-day marathon performance beautifully captured by director and cinematographer Andreas Burgess, John Basinger brings the dramatic majesty, tonal range, and power of John Milton's verse to life by reciting all 12 books of the 60,000-word epic poem entirely from memory. This release also features the mini-documentary Thus Spake John exploring Basinger's decade-long memorization process, alongside the short film The Golden Smile and the monody performance Forsake Me Not Thus, Adam.
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June 1, 2008
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andreas Burgess
- Original Title
- John Milton's Paradise Lost Performed by John Basinger
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10h 56m
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Andreas Burgess
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Andreas Burgess
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What is John Milton's Paradise Lost Performed by John Basinger about?
In a monumental three-day marathon performance beautifully captured by director and cinematographer Andreas Burgess, John Basinger brings the dramatic majesty, tonal range, and power of John Milton's verse to life by reciting all 12 books of the 60,000-word epic poem entirely from memory. This release also features the mini-documentary Thus Spake John exploring Basinger's decade-long memorization process, alongside the short film The Golden Smile and the monody performance Forsake Me Not Thus, Adam.
Who directed John Milton's Paradise Lost Performed by John Basinger?
John Milton's Paradise Lost Performed by John Basinger was directed by Andreas Burgess.
Who stars in John Milton's Paradise Lost Performed by John Basinger?
The principal cast of John Milton's Paradise Lost Performed by John Basinger includes John Basinger.
When was John Milton's Paradise Lost Performed by John Basinger released and how long is it?
John Milton's Paradise Lost Performed by John Basinger was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 10h 56m.