Poem
Synopsis
A poignant short film set to the fourth part of Samuel Beckett's Quatre Poèmes, as narrated by frequent BS Johnson collaborator William Hoyland. The poem is read against a backdrop of associative shots: the head and sholders of a woman, a crumbling Victorian chimney stack, a forlorn row of houses, cobblestones, discarded rubbish, and a final tracking shot of a high wall.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- B. S. Johnson
- Original Title
- Poem
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
B. S. Johnson
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B. S. Johnson
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Poem about?
A poignant short film set to the fourth part of Samuel Beckett's Quatre Poèmes, as narrated by frequent BS Johnson collaborator William Hoyland. The poem is read against a backdrop of associative shots: the head and sholders of a woman, a crumbling Victorian chimney stack, a forlorn row of houses, cobblestones, discarded rubbish, and a final tracking shot of a high wall.
Who directed Poem?
Poem was directed by B. S. Johnson.
Who stars in Poem?
The principal cast of Poem includes William Hoyland.
When was Poem released and how long is it?
Poem was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Poem?
Poem holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).