Poets on Film No. 1
Synopsis
This short film brings together animated interpretations of four poems by great Canadian wordsmiths: "Riverdale Lion" by John Robert Colombo, "A Kite Is a Victim" by Leonard Cohen, "Klaxon" by James Reaney and George Johnston’s "The Bulge."
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Janet Perlman, Gayle Thomas, Bozenna Heczko, Elizabeth Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- James Reaney, John Robert Colombo, Leonard Cohen, George Johnston
- Original Title
- Poets on Film No. 1
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Janet Perlman, Gayle Thomas, Bozenna Heczko, Elizabeth Lewis
James Reaney, John Robert Colombo, Leonard Cohen, George Johnston
Guy Glover, Wolf Koenig
Department Leadership Roster
James Reaney
Writer
Guy Glover
Producer
Janet Perlman
Director
John Robert Colombo
Writer
Gayle Thomas
Director
Leonard Cohen
Writer
Bozenna Heczko
Director
Elizabeth Lewis
Director
George Johnston
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Poets on Film No. 1
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What is Poets on Film No. 1 about?
This short film brings together animated interpretations of four poems by great Canadian wordsmiths: "Riverdale Lion" by John Robert Colombo, "A Kite Is a Victim" by Leonard Cohen, "Klaxon" by James Reaney and George Johnston’s "The Bulge."
Who directed Poets on Film No. 1?
Poets on Film No. 1 was directed by Janet Perlman, Gayle Thomas, Bozenna Heczko, Elizabeth Lewis.
Who stars in Poets on Film No. 1?
The principal cast of Poets on Film No. 1 includes John Robert Colombo, Paul Hecht, James Reaney.
When was Poets on Film No. 1 released and how long is it?
Poets on Film No. 1 was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 9m.