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200460 minGdocumentary

Bloomsday Cabaret

200460 minGdocumentary

Four performers travel to Dublin to collaborate with Irish musicians and examine the role of music in the life and writing of James Joyce.

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Four performers travel to Dublin to collaborate with Irish musicians and examine the role of music in the life and writing of James Joyce.

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Rosemary Housedirector

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Mary Lou Falliscast

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Bryan Hennesseycast

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In Dublin, two actors from Newfoundland and a Toronto opera singer join a New York Joycean scholar. Together, they collaborate with Irish musicians to discuss the role of music in the life and works of James Joyce. The documentary features performances and insights that highlight Joyce's connection to music, reflecting on its significance in his writing and personal experiences. Released in 2004, the film runs for 60 minutes.

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