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Original Film Title: ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS
Director’s Name: Carl Hunter
Writer’s Name: Paul Birtill
Producer: Martin McQuillan, Roz Di Caprio, Karen Appleton, Scott Bradley, Natasha Hawthornthwaite
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Country of Filming: United Kingdom
Language: English
Runtime: 30 minutes
Film Description:
“All’s Well That Ends” is a cinematic portrait of Liverpool poet Paul Birtill, presented in a visually striking black-and-white format. The film employs a distinctive aesthetic that intercuts Birtill’s readings with dark and absurdist photographs, each encapsulating the essence of the poems, reminiscent of the stills found in Roy Andersson’s works. Through selections from his collections, including “Bad News” and “All’s Well That Ends,” the documentary explores Birtill’s recurring themes of death, relationships, and mental illness, delivered with his signature dark humor and incisive irony. This interplay of image and text not only enhances the emotional resonance of Birtill’s poetry but also invites viewers to engage with the complexities of the human condition. The film serves as a poignant meditation on life and mortality, revealing the profound depth of Birtill’s reflections while celebrating the resilience of the human spirit amidst existential struggles. Ultimately, it stands as a testament to the power of poetry to illuminate the darker facets of life.