These Vagabond Shoes
These Vagabond Shoes

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These Vagabond Shoes

2009
Movie
12 min
English

A man travels across New York City to get a Nathan's Famous hot dog.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: James JoyceGenres: Short Film, Drama

Plot Summary

This short film adaptation of James Joyce's short story from 'Dubliners' follows the life of Arthur, a young man who feels alienated and disconnected from his family and society. He yearns for adventure and meaning beyond his mundane existence. The narrative explores his internal struggles and his desire for a different path.

Critical Reception

As a short film adaptation of a classic literary work, 'These Vagabond Shoes' is primarily appreciated for its faithfulness to the source material and its atmospheric portrayal of Arthur's internal state. Critical responses often focus on its artistic interpretation and its success in capturing the themes of disillusionment and yearning present in Joyce's original story.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its literary fidelity and atmospheric direction.

  • Effectively captures the themes of alienation and the search for meaning.

  • A thoughtful adaptation that stays true to Joyce's tone.

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Fun Fact

The short film is an adaptation of a story from James Joyce's 1914 collection 'Dubliners', which aimed to present a "epiphany" of the soul of the city of Dublin.

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