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WATER, WATER celebrates the UK's National Poetry Day 2013 on the theme of 'water'. This short animation unites the diverse voices of poetry in a dreamy, watery world to inspire children and adults alike. It is a film by Leo Crane with sound by Andrew Hayes. WATER, WATER was produced for Forward Arts Foundation.
A film by Leo Crane
with music by Andrew Hayes
FEATURING EXTRACTS FROM
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Meditations on the Hours by Marianne Burton
Mermaid's Lament by Rachel Rooney
What I Think About When I'm Swimming by Hannah Lowe
First Bike by Jacob Polley
Handfish by Roger McGough
A Book of Water by Jacob Polley
Through a Glass Darkly by Michael Symmons Roberts
WITH THE VOICES OF
Richard Crane
Jenny Jules
Sally Faulkner
Andrew Hayes
Hannah Lowe
Lola Maggie Alderman-Nieto
Lorenzo Strappelli
Abbie Hayes
WITH THANKS TO
Susannah Herbert
Faynia Williams
Maisie Lawrence
Brighton Theatre
"Leo Crane's watery-themed animation is absolutely beautiful and will only take up 90 seconds of your day. Unmissable viewing."
- Emily Drabble for The Guardian
"Leo created a stunning animation for National Poetry Day 2013, in which he skilfully wove together elements of several Forward Prizes shortlisted poems into something rich and strange. His commitment to our mission - making poetry heard - was equalled only by his creativity. He was thoughtful, collaborative and generous with his knowledge and his networks. We cannot recommend him highly enough."
- Susannah Herbert, Forward Arts Foundation
FEATURING EXTRACTS FROM
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Meditations on the Hours by Marianne Burton
Mermaid's Lament by Rachel Rooney
What I Think About When I'm Swimming by Hannah Lowe
First Bike by Jacob Polley
Handfish by Roger McGough
A Book of Water by Jacob Polley
Through a Glass Darkly by Michael Symmons Roberts