Reading Alistair MacLeod (2005)

This feature doc profiles acclaimed writer Alistair MacLeod. Hailed internationally as a master of the short story, MacLeod also wrote a novel, No Great Mischief, which was celebrated around the world. Depicting men and women living out their lives against the haunting landscape that surrounds them, most of MacLeod's work is firmly based in Cape Breton even if his characters stray elsewhere. Focusing on the complexities and abiding mysteries at the heart of human relationships, MacLeod maps the close bonds and impassable chasms that lie between people and invokes memory and myth to celebrate the continuity of the generations. This film portrait explores the life and work of this giant of literature.

Director: William D. MacGillivray
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 88 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Christopher Donison
Cinematography: Kent Nason
Editing: Christopher Cooper
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

writing, writer, art, maritime

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reading Alistair MacLeod about?
This feature doc profiles acclaimed writer Alistair MacLeod. Hailed internationally as a master of the short story, MacLeod also wrote a novel, No Great Mischief, which was celebrated around the world. Depicting men and women living out their lives against the haunting landscape that surrounds them, most of MacLeod's work is firmly based in Cape Breton even if his characters stray elsewhere. Focusing on the complexities and abiding mysteries at the heart of human relationships, MacLeod maps the close bonds and impassable chasms that lie between people and invokes memory and myth to celebrate the continuity of the generations. This film portrait explores the life and work of this giant of literature.
Who directed Reading Alistair MacLeod?
Reading Alistair MacLeod was directed by William D. MacGillivray.
Who stars in Reading Alistair MacLeod?
Reading Alistair MacLeod stars Alistair MacLeod, Margaret Atwood, Russell Banks, David Adams Richards, Christopher Donison, Wayne Johnston.
How long is Reading Alistair MacLeod?
Reading Alistair MacLeod has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is Reading Alistair MacLeod?
Reading Alistair MacLeod is a Documentary film.
Where was Reading Alistair MacLeod produced?
Reading Alistair MacLeod was produced in Canada.