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Poem (1971)

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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.

B. S. Johnson Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 15, 1971
Runtime
1 min
IMDb
tt2893550

Cast

William Hoyland William Hoyland voiceover

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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 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.
Who directed Poem?
Poem was directed by B. S. Johnson.
Who stars in Poem?
Poem stars William Hoyland.
When was Poem released?
Poem is a 1971 film.
Where can I watch Poem?
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