Holst: In the Bleak Midwinter
Synopsis
The great composer of The Planets, Gustav Holst also taught himself Sanskrit, lived in a street of brothels in Algiers, cycled into the Sahara Desert, and allied himself during the First World War with a ‘red priest' who pinned on the door of his church "prayers at noon for the victims of Imperial Aggression". He hated the words used to his most famous tune "I Vow to Thee My Country" because it was the opposite of what he believed, and died before the age of 60 - broken and disillusioned.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Barbican Center
Festival / Special Debut
June 14, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Palmer
- Original Title
- Holst: In the Bleak Midwinter
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Studios
- Isolde Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Palmer
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Palmer
Director
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What is Holst: In the Bleak Midwinter about?
The great composer of The Planets, Gustav Holst also taught himself Sanskrit, lived in a street of brothels in Algiers, cycled into the Sahara Desert, and allied himself during the First World War with a ‘red priest' who pinned on the door of his church "prayers at noon for the victims of Imperial Aggression". He hated the words used to his most famous tune "I Vow to Thee My Country" because it was the opposite of what he believed, and died before the age of 60 - broken and disillusioned.
Who directed Holst: In the Bleak Midwinter?
Holst: In the Bleak Midwinter was directed by Tony Palmer.
Who stars in Holst: In the Bleak Midwinter?
The principal cast of Holst: In the Bleak Midwinter includes Imogen Holst, Gustav Holst.
When was Holst: In the Bleak Midwinter released and how long is it?
Holst: In the Bleak Midwinter was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.