Project Detail

About the River God

Synopsis

Richmond on Thames has two River Gods, identical reclining nudes in middle age, who pour the river waters out from urns.
They are made of an artificial stone, Coade stone, developed at the end of the eigtheenth century to satisfy a demand for garden ornaments. This video celebrates their improbable dignity and resilience.

Details

Year
2013
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
8 mins 45 secs
Format
HD 1080p video
Director
Stuart Pound, Rosemary Norman
Editor
Rosemary Norman, Stuart Pound
Screenwriter
Rosemary Norman
Composer
Marin Marais's Sonnerie de Ste-Geneviève du Mont-de-Paris

Production Status

Production Company

Sales Company

Video Out Distribution

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Vancouver BC, V5T 3C1
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F: 604.876.1185
E: info@videoout.ca
W: http://www.videoout.ca/

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