On the Mountain
Synopsis
"Made in Edinburghs Rose Street, On the Mountain incorporates the whole of a previous film (Rose Street, 1956), including the leader and the titles. The original was shot in black and white, and the negative was lost, and for this reason Tait had the idea of preserving the film by framing it complete in colour , in a contrasted look at the same street in 1974. On the Mountain records and preserves the change. The camera broods and recognises the dustcart . Changed is too gentle a word, the street has ben ripped apart by the developers. An ugly modern precinct has emerged with shabby boutiques and plastic food. The back lane where the children played hopscotch reveals a gap site, a decaying Princess Street, with thumping machines and concrete." – Tamara Krikorian
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Margaret Tait
- Original Title
- On the Mountain
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Margaret Tait
Department Leadership Roster
Margaret Tait
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for On the Mountain.
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Frequently Asked Questions About On the Mountain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is On the Mountain about?
"Made in Edinburghs Rose Street, On the Mountain incorporates the whole of a previous film (Rose Street, 1956), including the leader and the titles. The original was shot in black and white, and the negative was lost, and for this reason Tait had the idea of preserving the film by framing it complete in colour , in a contrasted look at the same street in 1974. On the Mountain records and preserves the change. The camera broods and recognises the dustcart . Changed is too gentle a word, the street has ben ripped apart by the developers. An ugly modern precinct has emerged with shabby boutiques and plastic food. The back lane where the children played hopscotch reveals a gap site, a decaying Princess Street, with thumping machines and concrete." – Tamara Krikorian
Who directed On the Mountain?
On the Mountain was directed by Margaret Tait.
Who stars in On the Mountain?
The principal cast of On the Mountain includes Not specified.
When was On the Mountain released and how long is it?
On the Mountain was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 35m.