Ronald Blythe - Working At Home
Ronald Blythe - Working At Home

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Ronald Blythe - Working At Home

1983
Movie
32 min
English

Writer Ronald Blythe narrates a film essay about his life, work and friends in Suffolk and Cambridge. With extracts from Akenfield and other works

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Director: UnknownGenres: Documentary, Short

Plot Summary

This short documentary offers a glimpse into the life and creative process of author Ronald Blythe as he works from his home in Suffolk. It explores his writing habits, his connection to the rural landscape that inspired his work, and his thoughts on the nature of writing and observation. The film captures the quiet intensity of a writer deeply engaged with his environment and his craft.

Critical Reception

As a short documentary focusing on a literary figure, 'Working At Home' did not receive widespread critical reviews in the traditional sense. Its reception would have been primarily within documentary film circles and among those familiar with Ronald Blythe's work. It is appreciated for its intimate portrayal of the author and its evocation of place.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers a quiet and insightful look into the author's life.

  • Successfully captures the atmosphere of Blythe's rural setting.

  • Appreciated for its focus on the creative process.

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Fun Fact

Ronald Blythe is best known for his acclaimed novel 'Akenfield: Portrait of an English Village', which was based on interviews with the residents of a fictional Suffolk village and also adapted into a film.

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