Inside the Mind of Robert Burns
“BBC Documentary Film”
Synopsis
Writer Alan Bissett explores the complex brain of Robert Burns in a quest to discover the real man behind the myths and reveal the conflicts in his life and work. Burns was a poetic genius, but full of contradictions. He was a lover of women, and an exploiter of them; a Republican firebrand, and a social-climbing government excise man; an advocate of freedom who almost became a Caribbean slave master. Alan examines the groundbreaking research that suggests that the poet suffered from bi-polar disorder, a condition that led him to have severe mood swings.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Les Wilson
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Bissett
- Original Title
- Inside the Mind of Robert Burns
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- BBC Scotland, Caledonia TV Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Les Wilson
Alan Bissett
Craig Nicol
Julie McCrone
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Bissett
Writer
Julie McCrone
Producer
Les Wilson
Director
Craig Nicol
Editor
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What is Inside the Mind of Robert Burns about?
Writer Alan Bissett explores the complex brain of Robert Burns in a quest to discover the real man behind the myths and reveal the conflicts in his life and work. Burns was a poetic genius, but full of contradictions. He was a lover of women, and an exploiter of them; a Republican firebrand, and a social-climbing government excise man; an advocate of freedom who almost became a Caribbean slave master. Alan examines the groundbreaking research that suggests that the poet suffered from bi-polar disorder, a condition that led him to have severe mood swings.
Who directed Inside the Mind of Robert Burns?
Inside the Mind of Robert Burns was directed by Les Wilson.
Who stars in Inside the Mind of Robert Burns?
The principal cast of Inside the Mind of Robert Burns includes Robert Burns, Alan Bissett, Robyn Stapleton, Andrew Rothney.
When was Inside the Mind of Robert Burns released and how long is it?
Inside the Mind of Robert Burns was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 58m.