Basil Bunting (1979)
The poet Basil Bunting talks briefly about his long, autobiographical poem "Briggflats", published in 1968, and about the craft of poetry, but the majority of the film is devoted to his reading of extracts from the poem itself. The film also observes Bunting's daily routine, his return to Briggflats and the Quaker Meeting House, and shows the Northern landscapes so crucial to his work.
Director: Peter Bell, Philip Trevelyan
Runtime: 40 min
Release Date: January 1, 1979
Cast
- Basil Bunting - Himself
Editing: Philip Trevelyan
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Basil Bunting about?
- The poet Basil Bunting talks briefly about his long, autobiographical poem "Briggflats", published in 1968, and about the craft of poetry, but the majority of the film is devoted to his reading of extracts from the poem itself. The film also observes Bunting's daily routine, his return to Briggflats and the Quaker Meeting House, and shows the Northern landscapes so crucial to his work.
- Who directed Basil Bunting?
- Basil Bunting was directed by Peter Bell, Philip Trevelyan.
- Who stars in Basil Bunting?
- Basil Bunting stars Basil Bunting.
- How long is Basil Bunting?
- Basil Bunting has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).