Thames Film

About This Movie

Thames Film is this intriguing blend of documentary and poetry. Following the river from London down to the sea creates a meditative pace that really draws you in. John Hurt's narration, reading from various manuscripts, adds a rich texture, while TS Eliot's posthumous voice reading The Dry Salvages gives it a haunting depth. The film's visuals are quite striking too, capturing the varying moods of the Thames. It's like watching the river breathe, shifting from serene to turbulent. There’s a certain abstract quality to it, almost like a visual poem. It stands apart from standard documentaries; it’s more of an experience than a straightforward narrative.

Experimental documentary styleNarration by John HurtFeatures TS Eliot's poetry