The Odyssey Tapes (1988)
A study of concert-artist Richard Dyer-Bennet at work on Homer's Odyssey - that is, developing a strategy for performing, in English, and in 1978, with harp in hand, this monumental 24 hour poem, which, in Homer's time and Homer's life, only existed in oral form - a long song, performed in public as entertainment and as tribal history.
Director: Jill Godmilow
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: February 2, 1988
Cast
- Richard Dyer-Bennett - Performer
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Odyssey Tapes about?
- A study of concert-artist Richard Dyer-Bennet at work on Homer's Odyssey - that is, developing a strategy for performing, in English, and in 1978, with harp in hand, this monumental 24 hour poem, which, in Homer's time and Homer's life, only existed in oral form - a long song, performed in public as entertainment and as tribal history.
- Who directed The Odyssey Tapes?
- The Odyssey Tapes was directed by Jill Godmilow.
- Who stars in The Odyssey Tapes?
- The Odyssey Tapes stars Richard Dyer-Bennett.
- How long is The Odyssey Tapes?
- The Odyssey Tapes has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is The Odyssey Tapes?
- The Odyssey Tapes is a Documentary film.