James Joyce's 'Ulysses' (1988)

From the series "The Modern World: Ten Great Writers", this playful documentary introduces James Joyce's most famous work "Ulysses". It includes fantastic adaptations to film from passages of the novel. It also includes excerpts from a book written by Joyce's friend, the artist Frank Budgen, entitled "James Joyce and the making of Ulysses". Amongst those interviewed is author Anthony Burgess.

Director: Nigel Wattis
Genre: Drama, Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
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Screenplay

Production: LWT, RM Arts, Channel 4 Television
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Behind the Scenes of Sports: Documentary Stories, Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights

Keywords

literature, biography, modernism

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is James Joyce's 'Ulysses' about?
From the series "The Modern World: Ten Great Writers", this playful documentary introduces James Joyce's most famous work "Ulysses". It includes fantastic adaptations to film from passages of the novel. It also includes excerpts from a book written by Joyce's friend, the artist Frank Budgen, entitled "James Joyce and the making of Ulysses". Amongst those interviewed is author Anthony Burgess.
Who directed James Joyce's 'Ulysses'?
James Joyce's 'Ulysses' was directed by Nigel Wattis.
Who stars in James Joyce's 'Ulysses'?
James Joyce's 'Ulysses' stars Anthony Burgess, John Lynch, Bryan Murray, Sorcha Cusack, David Suchet, James Aubrey.
How long is James Joyce's 'Ulysses'?
James Joyce's 'Ulysses' has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
What genre is James Joyce's 'Ulysses'?
James Joyce's 'Ulysses' is a Drama, Documentary film.
Where was James Joyce's 'Ulysses' produced?
James Joyce's 'Ulysses' was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of James Joyce's 'Ulysses'?
The themes of James Joyce's 'Ulysses' include: Behind the Scenes of Sports: Documentary Stories, Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights.