T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land' (1988)
Read by actors Michael Gough, Edward Fox, and Eileen Atkins, T. S. Eliot’s The Waste Land expresses the disillusionment and disgust of the post–World War I era in Europe. In this documentary, professor Frank Kermode, biographer Peter Ackroyd, and poets Sir Stephen Spender and Craig Raine examine the complex nature of Eliot’s influential poem, analyze its appeal, and trace the reasons why it became one of the best-known emblems of the 20th century.
Director: David Thomas
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: March 6, 1988
Cast
- Peter Ackroyd - Self
- Eileen Atkins - Reader
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land' about?
- Read by actors Michael Gough, Edward Fox, and Eileen Atkins, T. S. Eliot’s The Waste Land expresses the disillusionment and disgust of the post–World War I era in Europe. In this documentary, professor Frank Kermode, biographer Peter Ackroyd, and poets Sir Stephen Spender and Craig Raine examine the complex nature of Eliot’s influential poem, analyze its appeal, and trace the reasons why it became one of the best-known emblems of the 20th century.
- Who directed T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land'?
- T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land' was directed by David Thomas.
- Who stars in T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land'?
- T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land' stars Peter Ackroyd, Eileen Atkins.
- How long is T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land'?
- T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land' has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land'?
- T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land' is a Documentary film.