John Wyndham: The Invisible Man of Science Fiction (2005)
Endeavors to reveal who the reclusive writer John Wyndham Parkes Lucas Beynon Harris was, through interviews with colleagues, flatmates, family friends and scientists. His life, as can best be constructed, is revealed and his body of work, once settling on the name John Wyndham, is analyzed and discussed. An actor portrays him by quoting things he wrote that have survived, and the only piece of footage ever recorded of him is examined. The emphasis is on what his personality may have been, the scientific ramifications of his themes, and the influence of his writings and the film adaptations of those, on later generations.
Director: Mick Conefrey
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: October 15, 2005
Cast
- Chris Langham - John Wyndham
- Juliet Stevenson - Narrator
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Mick Conefrey
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is John Wyndham: The Invisible Man of Science Fiction about?
- Endeavors to reveal who the reclusive writer John Wyndham Parkes Lucas Beynon Harris was, through interviews with colleagues, flatmates, family friends and scientists. His life, as can best be constructed, is revealed and his body of work, once settling on the name John Wyndham, is analyzed and discussed. An actor portrays him by quoting things he wrote that have survived, and the only piece of footage ever recorded of him is examined. The emphasis is on what his personality may have been, the scientific ramifications of his themes, and the influence of his writings and the film adaptations of those, on later generations.
- Who directed John Wyndham: The Invisible Man of Science Fiction?
- John Wyndham: The Invisible Man of Science Fiction was directed by Mick Conefrey.
- Who stars in John Wyndham: The Invisible Man of Science Fiction?
- John Wyndham: The Invisible Man of Science Fiction stars Chris Langham, Juliet Stevenson.
- How long is John Wyndham: The Invisible Man of Science Fiction?
- John Wyndham: The Invisible Man of Science Fiction has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- Where was John Wyndham: The Invisible Man of Science Fiction produced?
- John Wyndham: The Invisible Man of Science Fiction was produced in United Kingdom.