The Land of Robert Burns
This short, evocative account of the poet's life is set among contemporary scenes of the people of south-west Scotland as they grow from children to manhood. A representative selection of his songs takes on fresh significance when heard against a background of the people and the countryside he knew and loved. The film's score is by Cedric Thorpe Davie, and the songs are sung by the Saltire Singers.
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The Land of Robert Burns
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 2, 1956
Runtime
0h 21m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
The Land of Robert Burns
Production Companies
British Transport Films
Director
Joe Mendoza
Description
This short, evocative account of the poet's life is set among contemporary scenes of the people of south-west Scotland as they grow from children to manhood. A representative selection of his songs takes on fresh significance when heard against a background of the people and the countryside he knew and loved. The film's score is by Cedric Thorpe Davie, and the songs are sung by the Saltire Singers.
