Inside the Mind of Robert Burns (2020)

BBC Documentary Film

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Writer Alan Bissett explores the complex brain of Robert Burns in a quest to discover the real man behind the myths and reveal the conflicts in his life and work. Burns was a poetic genius, but full of contradictions. He was a lover of women, and an exploiter of them; a Republican firebrand, and a social-climbing government excise man; an advocate of freedom who almost became a Caribbean slave master. Alan examines the groundbreaking research that suggests that the poet suffered from bi-polar disorder, a condition that led him to have severe mood swings.

Director: Les Wilson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
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Editing: Craig Nicol
Production: BBC Scotland, Caledonia TV Productions
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Les Wilson
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Inside the Mind of Robert Burns about?
Writer Alan Bissett explores the complex brain of Robert Burns in a quest to discover the real man behind the myths and reveal the conflicts in his life and work. Burns was a poetic genius, but full of contradictions. He was a lover of women, and an exploiter of them; a Republican firebrand, and a social-climbing government excise man; an advocate of freedom who almost became a Caribbean slave master. Alan examines the groundbreaking research that suggests that the poet suffered from bi-polar disorder, a condition that led him to have severe mood swings.
Who directed Inside the Mind of Robert Burns?
Inside the Mind of Robert Burns was directed by Les Wilson.
Who stars in Inside the Mind of Robert Burns?
Inside the Mind of Robert Burns stars Robert Burns, Alan Bissett, Robyn Stapleton, Andrew Rothney.
How long is Inside the Mind of Robert Burns?
Inside the Mind of Robert Burns has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
What genre is Inside the Mind of Robert Burns?
Inside the Mind of Robert Burns is a Documentary film.