The Blue Summer movie poster

The Blue Summer

November 18, 2000 2h 5m

Originally released in 2000. The Blue Summer is a documentary film. directed by John Sergeant. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Nicola Walker and Barney Kaye

Synopsis

Blue Summer is an experimental film about the doomed love affair between a writer and his conceptual artist lover. An unseen narrator guides us through the story, describing how he unearthed a pile of letters and fragments of a novel in an abandoned trailer in the countryside. Slowly, these fragments come to life, revealing how the writer's paranoid fantasies provoke a psychological meltdown.Exploring a number of contemporary concerns - the media, modern art, digitalisation, modernism, ecology - the film experiments with filmic genres and uses image and sound to mirror the writer's descent into madness.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 18, 2000 25 years ago
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Runtime 2h 5m 125 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Blue Summer about?

Blue Summer is an experimental film about the doomed love affair between a writer and his conceptual artist lover. An unseen narrator guides us through the story, describing how he unearthed a pile...

Who directed The Blue Summer?

The Blue Summer was directed by John Sergeant.

How long is The Blue Summer?

The Blue Summer has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).

When was The Blue Summer released?

The Blue Summer was released on November 18, 2000 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Blue Summer?

The main cast of The Blue Summer includes Nicola Walker, Barney Kaye.