Macdiarmid

Synopsis

In an interview, Hugh MacDiarmid (Christopher M. Grieve) talks about his life and work to another Scottish poet, George Bruce. Between readings of selected excerpts from his poems MacDiarmid reminisces on his early days in Langholm and the Border country and on the subsequent influence on his poetry and philosophy.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 15 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1969

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Introductory courses. Final courses. Postgraduates.*

Subjects

English language and literature

Keywords

biographies; MacDiarmid, Hugh (1882-1978); poetry

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Park Film Studios

Sponsor

Name

Educational Films of Scotland

Distributor

Name

Scottish Central Film & Video Library

Notes

See: Scottish Screen