Seamus Heaney: Out of the Marvellous (2009)
A portrait of one of the greatest English-language poets of his generation, this joyful and penetrating documentary was made with the late Seamus Heaney's unprecedented collaboration. The film explores the key personal relationship in his life, that with his wife Marie, and follows him to Harvard, New York and London, to readings, signings and public interviews. Offering compelling insights into the working life of a major writer, it digs deep into the rich store of Heaney's poetry to reveal a man who lived his life fully; used his gifts to give expression to the great themes in all our lives of love, loss and longing; and managed, as a man and as a writer, to combine the simplicity of a farmer's son from County Derry with the sophistication of a major artist.
Cast
- Seamus Heaney - Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Seamus Heaney: Out of the Marvellous about?
- A portrait of one of the greatest English-language poets of his generation, this joyful and penetrating documentary was made with the late Seamus Heaney's unprecedented collaboration. The film explores the key personal relationship in his life, that with his wife Marie, and follows him to Harvard, New York and London, to readings, signings and public interviews. Offering compelling insights into the working life of a major writer, it digs deep into the rich store of Heaney's poetry to reveal a man who lived his life fully; used his gifts to give expression to the great themes in all our lives of love, loss and longing; and managed, as a man and as a writer, to combine the simplicity of a farmer's son from County Derry with the sophistication of a major artist.
- Who directed Seamus Heaney: Out of the Marvellous?
- Seamus Heaney: Out of the Marvellous was directed by Charlie McCarthy.
- Who stars in Seamus Heaney: Out of the Marvellous?
- Seamus Heaney: Out of the Marvellous stars Seamus Heaney.
- How long is Seamus Heaney: Out of the Marvellous?
- Seamus Heaney: Out of the Marvellous has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Seamus Heaney: Out of the Marvellous?
- Seamus Heaney: Out of the Marvellous is a Documentary film.
- Where was Seamus Heaney: Out of the Marvellous produced?
- Seamus Heaney: Out of the Marvellous was produced in Ireland.