About the River God

Synopsis

Richmond on Thames has two River Gods, identical reclining nudes in middle age, who pour the river waters out from urns.
They are made of an artificial stone, Coade stone, developed at the end of the eigtheenth century to satisfy a demand for garden ornaments. This video celebrates their improbable dignity and resilience.

Details

Year

2013

Type of film

Shorts

Running Time

8 mins 45 secs

Format

HD 1080p video

Director

Stuart Pound, Rosemary Norman

Editor

Rosemary Norman, Stuart Pound

Screenwriter

Rosemary Norman

Music

Marin Marais's Sonnerie de Ste-Geneviève du Mont-de-Paris

Genre

• Literary Adaption
• Woman Director

Production status

Complete

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Last updated 5th March 2013