Shepherd’s Delight
Originally released in 1984. Shepherd’s Delight is a feature film. directed by John Smith. At just 35 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Many of my films involve humour, but unlike the earlier work Shepherd’s Delight attempts to confront the problem of humour head-on, referring directly (since a large part of the film is composed of jokes and their analysis) to the viewer’s perception of the film itself. The film is largely concerned with how context determines the reading of information. Since the film’s statements oscillate between the deadly serious (concentrating particularly on an examination of the more sinister aspects of humour) and the totally bogus, with no clearly defined points of changeover, the context is often ambiguous. Hopefully, this strategy undermines both the authority of the ‘serious’ statements and any predictable effect of the ‘jokes’. John Smith, 1984
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1984
42 years ago
Runtime
0h 35m
35 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shepherd’s Delight about?
Many of my films involve humour, but unlike the earlier work Shepherd’s Delight attempts to confront the problem of humour head-on, referring directly (since a large part of the film is composed ...
Who directed Shepherd’s Delight?
Shepherd’s Delight was directed by John Smith.
How long is Shepherd’s Delight?
Shepherd’s Delight has a runtime of 0 hours and 35 minutes (35 minutes total).
When was Shepherd’s Delight released?
Shepherd’s Delight was released on January 1, 1984 in theaters.