Bookmark. Samuel Beckett. Part one / producer and director, Seán Ó Mórdha ; Araby Productions for BBC Television.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Ó Mórdha, Séan, director, producer.

Araby Film Productions, production company.

Series:

Academic Video Online

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Beckett, Samuel, 1906-1989.

Beckett, Samuel.

Authors, Irish--20th century--Biography.

Authors, Irish.

Dramatists, Irish--20th century--Biography.

Dramatists, Irish.

Genre:

Documentary television programs.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (56 minutes)

Other Title:

Samuel Beckett : as the story was told

Place of Publication:

London, England : BBC Worldwide, 1996.

Language Note:

In English.

System Details:

video file

Summary:

This definitive portrait gives a unique insight into the private world of Samuel Beckett. Filmed with the full co-operation of his closest relatives, close friends and distinguished artistic collaborators, this film is a testament to one of the century's most famous and original writers. Part One explores the traumas of his formative years - his love affair with his first cousin, the death of his father, and his decorated service with the French Resistance.

Participant:

Narrated by Ronald Pickup ; readings by Stephen Rea ; Samuel Beckett letters, Denys Hawthorne.

Notes:

Title from resource description page (viewed January 28, 2019).

OCLC:

1089753556