Poetry is an Island (2013)
An intimate portrait of Derek Walcott, set in his beloved native island St. Lucia.
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An intimate portrait of Derek Walcott, set in his beloved native island St. Lucia.
Synopsis
Derek Walcott, Literature Nobel Laureate travelled the world while remaining closely connected to his beloved island St. Lucia. As a poet, playwright, painter and even filmmaker, Derek Walcott hymned the Caribbean for over 60 years. This documentary presents an intimate portrait of him, set in his beloved native island St. Lucia. The place he always longed for, when he was taken to far away places by his universally acclaimed work. What moved and inspired this great poet? Who are the people whose lives became poetry through his writings? And how did they experience the gift of language of their friend, their mentor, and their father? This film explores the poetry of Derek Walcott, the landscapes and people that inspired it. It observes Walcott in places essential to his work and life, and gathers the thoughts of some of his closest childhood friends. Most importantly, this documentary is a celebration of the greatest gift Walcott has given the world: his poetry.
Details
Feature (80mins) Documentary Biography | The Netherlands
Language:
English
Production
Producers:
Ida Does
Rebecca Roos
Directors:
Ida Does
Cast:
Derek Walcott