blood of a poet
One of the true classics of the cinema and a key work of Surrealism, Jean Cocteau's first film Blood of a Poet
[Le sang d'un poète] (1930) is an aesthetic tour de force consisting of a series of episodes and imaginary events. Exploring the technical capabilities of film to magically transcend time, the strange and disturbing images and trick photography represent Cocteau's unique view of "the poet's inner self". Cocteau's combination of visual poetry and theatrical camp makes this a rich, fascinating and enigmatic film.
music:
The Gun - Directions for Use
(Charlie Barber)
Track listing:
Catalogue No: SA1005
Label: Sound Affairs
Release date: 28 October 2006
| 1 | Coat of Arms | 1:54 |
| 2 | The Wounded Hand | 2:52 |
| 3 | Scars of the Poet | 4:28 |
| 4 | The Statue and Mirror | 3:53 |
| 5 | Hotel of Dramatic Follies | 3:46 |
| 6 | The Mysteries of China | 2:22 |
| 7 | Flying Lessons | 2:31 |
| 8 | The Hermaphrodite | 2:37 |
| 9 | The Gun - Directions for Use | 1:52 |
| 10 | The Snowball Fight | 4:41 |
| 11 | Profanation of the Host | 5:11 |
| 12 | Black Angel | 4:21 |
| 13 | Epilogue | 3:44 |
musicians:
Nick Williams oboe
Charlotte Self bass clarinet
Hugh Wilkinson marimba, bongos
Jonathan Burnett violin
