The Poets
Synopsis
THE POETS is a documentary that follows two acclaimed West African poets, and lifelong friends, Syl Cheney-Coker and Niyi Osundare as they travel through their home countries of Sierra Leone and Nigeria to explore what has shaped their art. As the film unfurls, they find answers all around them; in the stunning landscapes, the culture, the history, political strife, terrible tragedies, their family homes, and their friendship. Weaved with the poetry of Cheney-Coker and Osundare, The Poets is an exploration of how art is shaped by life experiences, and of the power and urgency of art in the face of political adversity.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-06-12
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Mannheim-Heidelberg International Filmfestival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chivas DeVinck
- Original Score
- Félicia Atkinson
- Original Title
- The Poets
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chivas DeVinck
Félicia Atkinson
Matthieu Laclau, Tsai Yann-shan
Chivas DeVinck
Department Leadership Roster
Chivas DeVinck
Director
Chivas DeVinck
Producer
Matthieu Laclau
Editor
Tsai Yann-shan
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What is The Poets about?
THE POETS is a documentary that follows two acclaimed West African poets, and lifelong friends, Syl Cheney-Coker and Niyi Osundare as they travel through their home countries of Sierra Leone and Nigeria to explore what has shaped their art. As the film unfurls, they find answers all around them; in the stunning landscapes, the culture, the history, political strife, terrible tragedies, their family homes, and their friendship. Weaved with the poetry of Cheney-Coker and Osundare, The Poets is an exploration of how art is shaped by life experiences, and of the power and urgency of art in the face of political adversity.
Who directed The Poets?
The Poets was directed by Chivas DeVinck.
Who stars in The Poets?
The principal cast of The Poets includes Syl Cheney-Coker, Niyi Osundare.
When was The Poets released and how long is it?
The Poets was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Poets?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Poets was composed by Félicia Atkinson.