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T S Eliot - Into The Waste Land

Name: T S Eliot - Into The Waste Land
Director: Susanna White
Genre: Woman Director
Released: 2022
Duration: 79 min

Synopsis

For twenty seven years, TS Eliot corresponded with Emily Hale, an American drama teacher, whom he met while studying at Harvard. She was his confidante, his beloved and his inspiration. The letters he wrote her were donated to Princeton University on the agreement, set by Eliot, that they would not be made publicly available until 50 years, after both their deaths. Now, on the centenary of the first publication of Eliot’s epic poem 'The Waste Land', these recently released letters show the important role Hale played in his creative process.
Official Selection Sheffield DocFest 2022 - Memories - World premiere

Details

Year: 2022
Type of project: Features
Running time: 79 min
Director: Susanna White
Producer: Rosie Alison
Executive Producer: Nick Kent
Editor: Paul Binns
Director of Photography: Roger Chapman
Sound: Ian Maclagan

Genre

Woman Director

Production Status

Complete

Sales Company

Oxford Films

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