Project Detail

Hercules Road

Synopsis

Lying between Lambeth Palace and the site of Bedlam is Hercules Road. From 1790 to 1797 William Blake lived here writing a large proportion of his major work. A multi-layered exploration of ideas from Blake's poetry.

Details

Year
1999
Running time
20 mins approx.
Format
16mm
Director
Jane Madsen
Director of Photography
Jane Madsen
Director of Photography
Jane Madsen

Production Status

Production Company

c/o London Production Fund Sales Agent: London Film & Video Development Agency 114 Whitfield Street, London W1P 5RW Tel: 020 7383 7755 Fax: 020 7383 7745

Sales Company

London Film & Video Development Agency 114 Whitfield Street, London W1P 5RW Tel: 020 7383 7755 Fax: 020 7383 7745

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