I first heard about “Poetry” written and directed by Lee Chong Dong and simply had to see it. I sought a venue within a reasonable driving distance from Bakersfield. A movie house specializing in art and foreign film in Santa Monica became my poetic and cinematic mecca on that day in 2010. Emma, who was twelve-years-old at the time didn't want to go because she thought subtitles would be "boring." Within moments of the film beginning, she discovered the joy of foreign film. It
was through experiencing this captivating stories she learned subtitles do
indeed disappear within a well-hued story.
I have linked to a video which includes snippets from the movie and a
gloriously written review from the New York Times as a melodic counterpoint. It
is only five minutes long.
Please take a moment to visit YouTube to watch the video (The owner does not allow me to embed it here) and consider how
movies about poets, poetry and leading a poetic life may make your experience
of any writing challenge more rich and rewarding.)
Because I also wanted to include some video from Poetry you could see here on the blog, here is the trailer:
Because I also wanted to include some video from Poetry you could see here on the blog, here is the trailer:
What movies inspire you as a poet?
-- Julie Jordan Scott
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