Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey
Synopsis
Virginia Woolf said that Homer's epic poem the Odyssey was 'alive to every tremor and gleam of existence'. Following the magical and strange adventures of warrior king Odysseus, inventor of the idea of the Trojan horse, the poem can claim to be the greatest story ever told. Now British poet Simon Armitage goes on his own Greek adventure, following in the footsteps of one of his own personal heroes. Yet Simon ponders the question of whether he even likes the guy.
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- Director
- John Holdsworth
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Armitage
- Original Title
- Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Greece
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC Four, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Holdsworth
Simon Armitage
John Holdsworth
Saul Budd
Jonty Claypole, John Holdsworth, Peggy Vassiliou
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John Holdsworth
Director
Simon Armitage
Writer
John Holdsworth
Producer
Peggy Vassiliou
Producer
Saul Budd
Editor
John Holdsworth
Director of Photography
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What is Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey about?
Virginia Woolf said that Homer's epic poem the Odyssey was 'alive to every tremor and gleam of existence'. Following the magical and strange adventures of warrior king Odysseus, inventor of the idea of the Trojan horse, the poem can claim to be the greatest story ever told. Now British poet Simon Armitage goes on his own Greek adventure, following in the footsteps of one of his own personal heroes. Yet Simon ponders the question of whether he even likes the guy.
Who directed Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey?
Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey was directed by John Holdsworth.
Who stars in Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey?
The principal cast of Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey includes Simon Armitage.
When was Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey released and how long is it?
Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.