Poem Movies

  • 2019
    The Shape

    The Shape

    The Shape

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    A storm is on the horizon. When a jet-black cloud engulfs a small village, the residents discover that it could put an end to more than just blue...

    The Shape
  • 2005
    La belle dame sans merci

    La belle dame sans merci

    La belle dame sans merci

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    1819. A shipwreck-survivor, the Navigator, encounters an Old Knight who recounts his tale: Long ago, the Knight fell in love with a mysterious...

    La belle dame sans merci
  • 2022
    Eternal Return

    Eternal Return

    Eternal Return

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    A poet and a spirit have an ongoing deal: Haiku for life.

    Eternal Return
  • 1946
    The Night Before Christmas

    The Night Before Christmas

    The Night Before Christmas

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    A live-action visualization of the poem, blended with animation.

    The Night Before Christmas
  • 2017
    Pássaro Transparente

    Pássaro Transparente

    Pássaro Transparente

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    A poet and his walk through a future of the dystopian present.

    Pássaro Transparente
  • 2025
    Dear Darlene,

    Dear Darlene,

    Dear Darlene,

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    In a letter that could be his last, Bruce, a soldier, reminisces about the poet who rewrote the verses of his life, Darlene.

    Dear Darlene,
  • 2010
    Only Ten Percent Is a Lie

    Only Ten Percent Is a Lie

    Only Ten Percent Is a Lie

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    The life and literature of Mato Grosso do Sul poet Manoel de Barros. Alternating sequences of interviews with the poet, verses from his poetry, and...

    Only Ten Percent Is a Lie
  • 2004
    Pourvu qu'ils me laissent le temps

    Pourvu qu'ils me laissent le temps

    Pourvu qu'ils me laissent le temps

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    Pourvu qu'ils me laissent le temps
  • 2022
    Alternate Spaces

    Alternate Spaces

    Alternate Spaces

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    A short documentary on the River Ouse, following it downstream from Lewes to Newhaven, meditating on the surrounding area.

    Alternate Spaces
  • 2021
    No Leaders, Please

    No Leaders, Please

    No Leaders, Please

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    Works inspired by artists Basquiat, Banksy, Haring, and Ai Weiwei represent Bukowski's poem's theme of self-invention.

    No Leaders, Please
  • 2014
    Great Poets: In Their Own Words

    Great Poets: In Their Own Words

    Great Poets: In Their Own Words

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    A journey into the BBC archives unearthing glorious performances and candid interviews from some of Britain's greatest poets.

    Great Poets: In Their Own Words
  • 2011
    Onion

    Onion

    Onion

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    A short animation based on the poem "Onion" by Wislawa Szymborska.

    Onion
  • 2016
    Girl on the Escalator

    Girl on the Escalator

    Girl on the Escalator

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    A film by Kayhan Lannes Ozmen, based on the poem "Girl on the escalator" by Charles Bukowski.

    Girl on the Escalator
  • 2020
    Our Summer Poem

    Our Summer Poem

    Our Summer Poem

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    Dajung, beloved by teachers and classmates, hides her dream to become an author. One day, Dajung meets a new girl – Seojung, who has won an...

    Our Summer Poem
  • 2026
    Sobre Nós

    Sobre Nós

    Sobre Nós

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    During a lonely night, Julia recites a poem about loss, reunion and overcoming.

    Sobre Nós
  • 2023
    The Sea Is Not Blue At Seberang Takir

    The Sea Is Not Blue At Seberang Takir

    The Sea Is Not Blue At Seberang Takir

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    Captured on HUAWEI P60 Pro, "The Sea Is Not Blue At Seberang Takir" is a glimpse into the lives of three characters in a village by the sea in Kuala...

    The Sea Is Not Blue At Seberang Takir
  • 2025
    Rangga & Cinta

    Rangga & Cinta

    Rangga & Cinta

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    After a popular girl loses a poetry contest to an outcast, they develop an unexpected interest in each other – but is their young love meant to...

    Rangga & Cinta
  • 2021
    Apartment is as Quiet as Paper

    Apartment is as Quiet as Paper

    Apartment is as Quiet as Paper

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    A small film based on a poem by Osip Mandelstam. What the poet is thinking about, sitting in his apartment.

    Apartment is as Quiet as Paper
  • 1978
    The Black Contribution: Literature and Theatre

    The Black Contribution: Literature and Theatre

    The Black Contribution: Literature and Theatre

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    The Black Contribution – Literature and Theater 1978 is a rare documentary highlighting the voices and cultural impact of African American...

    The Black Contribution: Literature and Theatre
  • 1979
    Hermes Bird

    Hermes Bird

    Hermes Bird

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    This 11 minute homage to the male member shows its subject in the various stages of erection. The voice-over poem by James Broughton includes the...

    Hermes Bird