The Real Place (2009)

The Real Place (2009) poster

Puccini's famous aria from the opera Tosca, Vissi d'arte, vissi d'amore ("I lived for art, I lived for love") provides a fitting summation of playwright John Murrell's life and work. Since the age of 13 Murrell has peopled his life with the creations of his own imaginings. "In opera and in Shakespeare, in locations that were both natural and supernatural, I have escaped the limitations of my own mind," he says. Born in Lubbock, Texas, John Murrell became a playwright in, of all places, an Alberta high school.

Director: Cam Christiansen
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date:
Production: ONF | NFB
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Real Place about?
Puccini's famous aria from the opera Tosca, Vissi d'arte, vissi d'amore ("I lived for art, I lived for love") provides a fitting summation of playwright John Murrell's life and work. Since the age of 13 Murrell has peopled his life with the creations of his own imaginings. "In opera and in Shakespeare, in locations that were both natural and supernatural, I have escaped the limitations of my own mind," he says. Born in Lubbock, Texas, John Murrell became a playwright in, of all places, an Alberta high school.
Who directed The Real Place?
The Real Place was directed by Cam Christiansen.
How long is The Real Place?
The Real Place has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
What genre is The Real Place?
The Real Place is a Animation film.