Poem
Nov 15, 1971 · 1m
Director
B. S. JohnsonOverview
A poignant short film set to the fourth part of Samuel Beckett's Quatre Poèmes, as narrated by frequent BS Johnson collaborator William Hoyland. The poem is read against a backdrop of associative shots: the head and sholders of a woman, a crumbling Victorian chimney stack, a forlorn row of houses, cobblestones, discarded rubbish, and a final tracking shot of a high wall.
Cast of Poem
Crew of Poem
About Poem
What is Poem about?
A poignant short film set to the fourth part of Samuel Beckett's Quatre Poèmes, as narrated by frequent BS Johnson collaborator William Hoyland. The poem is read against a backdrop of associative shots: the head and sholders of a woman, a crumbling Victorian chimney stack, a forlorn row of houses, cobblestones, discarded rubbish, and a final tracking shot of a high wall.
When was Poem released?
Poem was released on November 15, 1971.
How long is Poem?
Poem runs 1 minute.
Who directed Poem?
Poem was directed by B. S. Johnson.
Who is in the cast of Poem?
The cast of Poem includes William Hoyland (voiceover).