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202015 minPGdoc-short

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

The Lonedale Operator

202015 minPGdoc-short

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Fifteen minutes of film clips intertwine John Ashbery's poetry with cinematic memories, illustrating his impact on contemporary poetry and visual storytelling.

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Michael Almereyda

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Fifteen minutes of film clips intertwine John Ashbery's poetry with cinematic memories, illustrating his impact on contemporary poetry and visual storytelling.

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John Ashbery's poetry intertwines with cinematic memories in "The Lonedale Operator," directed by Michael Almereyda. The 15-minute documentary features a variety of film clips that create a dialogue between Ashbery's literary work and visual storytelling. It examines Ashbery's influence on contemporary poetry and how his innovative style resonates within the realm of cinema. The film invites a deeper understanding of the connections between language and film, celebrating Ashbery's contributions to both art forms.

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