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The Drunkard's Lament

"The Branwell Wuthering Heights 1898"

April 12, 2018 0h 40m

Originally released in 2018. The Drunkard's Lament is a drama film. directed by Jim Finn. At just 40 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Isabella Pinheiro, Linda Montano, and Murray Gordon

Synopsis

A strange, epistolary and revisionist musical adaptation of Wuthering Heights written by the consumptive brother Branwell Brontë. When Branwell - the ne'er-do-well, tubercular brother of the Brontë sisters - discovered that Emily was writing her first novel, he offered to be her editor. Once he realized that he was the model for the alcoholic Hindley Earnshaw character, he reimagined the story as a musical memoir of his own life with Hindley as the hero. Reconstructed from Branwell's letters to his friend Francis Leyland along with notes, sheet music and damaged film fragments - this 1898 film originally premiered on the 50th anniversary of the consumption deaths of Branwell and Emily Brontë.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 12, 2018 7 years ago
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Runtime 0h 40m 40 minutes total
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Language English Original language

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Drunkard's Lament about?

A strange, epistolary and revisionist musical adaptation of Wuthering Heights written by the consumptive brother Branwell Brontë. When Branwell - the ne'er-do-well, tubercular brother of the Bront...

Who directed The Drunkard's Lament?

The Drunkard's Lament was directed by Jim Finn.

How long is The Drunkard's Lament?

The Drunkard's Lament has a runtime of 0 hours and 40 minutes (40 minutes total).

When was The Drunkard's Lament released?

The Drunkard's Lament was released on April 12, 2018 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Drunkard's Lament?

The main cast of The Drunkard's Lament includes Isabella Pinheiro, Linda Montano, Murray Gordon, Nandini Khaund, Paul Tarragó.