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The Land of Robert Burns

1956Movie21 min

61

DecentGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, wholesome documentary movie about history and a real life story.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Story

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.

Feels like

Scottish Poetry
Robert Burns
Historical Context
Musical Interpretation
Pastoral Imagery
Cultural Heritage
Artistic Homage
Nostalgic Reflection
Scenic Scotland

Crew

Directed by: Joe Mendoza
Written by: Maurice Lindsay
Produced by: Stewart McAllister
Music by: Cedric Thorpe Davie

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Facts

January 2, 1956 · 21 min · Documentary

Released: January 2, 1956
Runtime: 21 min
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom

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Is The Land of Robert Burns worth watching?

61

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.1).

Is The Land of Robert Burns okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Land of Robert Burns plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (6 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.