The Gaze of the Gorgon (1992)
Film poem by Tony Harrison which takes the figure of the Gorgon as a metaphor for the "freedom-fixing politics" which have been responsible for so much conflict this century. It starts in 1992 Frankfurt where Harrison speaks through the mouth of the statue of the German Jewish poet Heinrich Heine. At Corfu in Greece he tells of the link between Heine, the Greek Gorgon and Kaiser Wilhelm II.
Director: Peter Symes
Genre: History, Documentary
Runtime: 40 min
Release Date: October 3, 1992
Screenplay
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Gaze of the Gorgon about?
- Film poem by Tony Harrison which takes the figure of the Gorgon as a metaphor for the "freedom-fixing politics" which have been responsible for so much conflict this century. It starts in 1992 Frankfurt where Harrison speaks through the mouth of the statue of the German Jewish poet Heinrich Heine. At Corfu in Greece he tells of the link between Heine, the Greek Gorgon and Kaiser Wilhelm II.
- Who directed The Gaze of the Gorgon?
- The Gaze of the Gorgon was directed by Peter Symes.
- How long is The Gaze of the Gorgon?
- The Gaze of the Gorgon has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
- What genre is The Gaze of the Gorgon?
- The Gaze of the Gorgon is a History, Documentary film.
- Where was The Gaze of the Gorgon produced?
- The Gaze of the Gorgon was produced in United Kingdom.