Shepherd’s Delight
Synopsis
Many of my films involve humour, but unlike the earlier work Shepherd’s Delight attempts to confront the problem of humour head-on, referring directly (since a large part of the film is composed of jokes and their analysis) to the viewer’s perception of the film itself. The film is largely concerned with how context determines the reading of information. Since the film’s statements oscillate between the deadly serious (concentrating particularly on an examination of the more sinister aspects of humour) and the totally bogus, with no clearly defined points of changeover, the context is often ambiguous. Hopefully, this strategy undermines both the authority of the ‘serious’ statements and any predictable effect of the ‘jokes’. John Smith, 1984
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Smith
- Original Title
- Shepherd’s Delight
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 35m
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What is Shepherd’s Delight about?
Many of my films involve humour, but unlike the earlier work Shepherd’s Delight attempts to confront the problem of humour head-on, referring directly (since a large part of the film is composed of jokes and their analysis) to the viewer’s perception of the film itself. The film is largely concerned with how context determines the reading of information. Since the film’s statements oscillate between the deadly serious (concentrating particularly on an examination of the more sinister aspects of humour) and the totally bogus, with no clearly defined points of changeover, the context is often ambiguous. Hopefully, this strategy undermines both the authority of the ‘serious’ statements and any predictable effect of the ‘jokes’. John Smith, 1984
Who directed Shepherd’s Delight?
Shepherd’s Delight was directed by John Smith.
Who stars in Shepherd’s Delight?
The principal cast of Shepherd’s Delight includes Not specified.
When was Shepherd’s Delight released and how long is it?
Shepherd’s Delight was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 35m.