Jesus Blood
Synopsis
A man walks towards the camera down the end of a street to the sound of 'Jesus’ Blood Never Failed Me Yet', a composition by Gavin Bryars based on a loop of an anonymous homeless man singing the song. The man’s voice is progressively intensified by an instrumental accompaniment, which increases in density and richness, before the whole thing gradually fades out. Dwoskin’s film was produced to be shown during the premiere of Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London in December 1972. For Dwoskin, it represents “… the singing voice of the last days of a London drunk (anonymous) as the orchestra raises him to heaven. The faint ghost image of a figure swims gradually to you through the grains of film low light…”
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Queen Elizabeth Hall, London
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Dwoskin
- Original Score
- Gavin Bryars
- Original Title
- Jesus Blood
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Dwoskin
Gavin Bryars
Stephen Dwoskin
Alan Power
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Power
Producer
Stephen Dwoskin
Director
Stephen Dwoskin
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jesus Blood
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What is Jesus Blood about?
A man walks towards the camera down the end of a street to the sound of 'Jesus’ Blood Never Failed Me Yet', a composition by Gavin Bryars based on a loop of an anonymous homeless man singing the song. The man’s voice is progressively intensified by an instrumental accompaniment, which increases in density and richness, before the whole thing gradually fades out. Dwoskin’s film was produced to be shown during the premiere of Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London in December 1972. For Dwoskin, it represents “… the singing voice of the last days of a London drunk (anonymous) as the orchestra raises him to heaven. The faint ghost image of a figure swims gradually to you through the grains of film low light…”
Who directed Jesus Blood?
Jesus Blood was directed by Stephen Dwoskin.
Who stars in Jesus Blood?
The principal cast of Jesus Blood includes Leonard Bosworth.
When was Jesus Blood released and how long is it?
Jesus Blood was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Jesus Blood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jesus Blood was composed by Gavin Bryars.