The Albatross
Synopsis
A ship sets sail on an epic voyage through malignant natural and supernatural elements from which one man alone survives. An adaptation of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's The Rime of the Ancient Mariner illustrated by19th Century wood engravings which are animated by scratching directly into the surface of color filmstock. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner with its message of ecological redemption has a curiously contemporary resonance, but it is at the level of the mythic that the poem has lasting relevance; for this epic tale of extraordinary events simply mirrors the struggle that each human being faces on their own in his or her life. -VDB
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- Director
- Paul Bush
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Bush
- Original Score
- Geoffrey Bush
- Original Title
- The Albatross
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Release Date
- 01/01/1998
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Ancient Mariner Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Bush
Paul Bush
Geoffrey Bush
Paul Bush
Paul Bush, Colin Rose, Maggie Ellis, Richard Gooderick
Department Leadership Roster
Joanna Macklin
Costume Design
Geoffrey Bush
Original Music Composer
Paul Bush
Editor
Paul Bush
Writer
Paul Bush
Producer
Paul Bush
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Albatross.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Albatross
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Albatross about?
A ship sets sail on an epic voyage through malignant natural and supernatural elements from which one man alone survives. An adaptation of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's The Rime of the Ancient Mariner illustrated by19th Century wood engravings which are animated by scratching directly into the surface of color filmstock. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner with its message of ecological redemption has a curiously contemporary resonance, but it is at the level of the mythic that the poem has lasting relevance; for this epic tale of extraordinary events simply mirrors the struggle that each human being faces on their own in his or her life. -VDB
Who directed The Albatross?
The Albatross was directed by Paul Bush.
Who stars in The Albatross?
The principal cast of The Albatross includes Julian Maynard Smith.
When was The Albatross released and how long is it?
The Albatross was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Albatross?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Albatross was composed by Geoffrey Bush.