The Man with the Beautiful Eyes (1999)
A Charles Bukowski poem is put to animation. Four kids who are friends are drawn to a strange house that their parents tell them to avoid. One day they see a man of about 30 step outside, cigar and whiskey bottle in hand. He becomes a symbol for them of all that is strong, natural, and beautiful. What happens later to this man with the beautiful eyes introduces the boys to the gray and uptight world of adulthood that awaits them.
Director: Jonathan Hodgson
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 6 min
Release Date: January 1, 1999
Cast
- Peter Blegvad - Narrator Voice
- Louis Schendler - Man Voice
Screenplay
- Charles Bukowski (Original Story)
Music: Stuart Hilton
Production: Sherbet
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
mysterious man, growing up, based on song, poem or rhyme, childhood, parents, boys, short film
More Films by Director: Jonathan Hodgson
More Films in Genre: Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Man with the Beautiful Eyes about?
- A Charles Bukowski poem is put to animation. Four kids who are friends are drawn to a strange house that their parents tell them to avoid. One day they see a man of about 30 step outside, cigar and whiskey bottle in hand. He becomes a symbol for them of all that is strong, natural, and beautiful. What happens later to this man with the beautiful eyes introduces the boys to the gray and uptight world of adulthood that awaits them.
- Who directed The Man with the Beautiful Eyes?
- The Man with the Beautiful Eyes was directed by Jonathan Hodgson.
- Who stars in The Man with the Beautiful Eyes?
- The Man with the Beautiful Eyes stars Peter Blegvad, Louis Schendler.
- How long is The Man with the Beautiful Eyes?
- The Man with the Beautiful Eyes has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
- What genre is The Man with the Beautiful Eyes?
- The Man with the Beautiful Eyes is a Animation film.
- Where was The Man with the Beautiful Eyes produced?
- The Man with the Beautiful Eyes was produced in United Kingdom.