Patience (After Sebald)

Synopsis

Film essay based on the work and life of German writer W.G. Sebald, with particular reference to his book The Rings of Saturn, a melancholy and atmospheric account of a walking tour of Suffolk, in which Sebald blends fiction, memoir, history and photography to create a powerful meditation on the oppressive weight of history and the fragile connections between the living and the dead, prompted by his journey through the bleak East Anglian landscape. The film traces Sebald’s path down the Suffolk coast and features contributions from writers Andrew Motion, Iain Sinclair and Marina Warner.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of production

2011

Subjects

History; Literature

Keywords

East Anglia; landscapes; Suffolk; W. G. Sebald

Credits

Director

Grant Gee

Contributor

Andrew Motion; Iain Sinclair; Marina Warner; Robert MacFarlane

Cast

Jonathan Pryce

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£15.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

86 minutes

Year

2012

Distributor

Name

Elevation Sales

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