Poem movie poster

Poem

November 15, 1971 0h 1m

Originally released in 1971. Poem is a feature film. directed by B. S. Johnson. At just 1 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring William Hoyland

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 15, 1971 54 years ago
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Runtime 0h 1m 1 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

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 ...

Who directed Poem?

Poem was directed by B. S. Johnson.

How long is Poem?

Poem has a runtime of 0 hours and 1 minutes (1 minutes total).

When was Poem released?

Poem was released on November 15, 1971 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Poem?

The main cast of Poem includes William Hoyland.