Poet: Irving Layton Observed
Jan 01, 1986 · 52m
Director
Donald WinklerOverview
This feature documentary is a portrait of the life and work of Canadian poet Irving Layton. Here, the artist who long masked himself in controversy, unexpectedly agrees to be unmasked in front of the camera. The 1981 Nobel nominee not only reads and explicates his own writings, but also speaks incisively about Canadian literature itself, defining it metaphorically as a "double hook" that combines "beauty and terror."
Cast of Poet: Irving Layton Observed
Crew of Poet: Irving Layton Observed
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What is Poet: Irving Layton Observed about?
This feature documentary is a portrait of the life and work of Canadian poet Irving Layton. Here, the artist who long masked himself in controversy, unexpectedly agrees to be unmasked in front of the camera. The 1981 Nobel nominee not only reads and explicates his own writings, but also speaks incisively about Canadian literature itself, defining it metaphorically as a "double hook" that…
When was Poet: Irving Layton Observed released?
Poet: Irving Layton Observed was released on January 1, 1986.
How long is Poet: Irving Layton Observed?
Poet: Irving Layton Observed runs 52 minutes.
Who directed Poet: Irving Layton Observed?
Poet: Irving Layton Observed was directed by Donald Winkler.
Who is in the cast of Poet: Irving Layton Observed?
The cast of Poet: Irving Layton Observed includes Irving Layton (Self).