A Walk Through H: The Reincarnation of an Ornithologist (1979)

An anonymous narrator outlines a bizarre journey taken through "H", aided by a series of extraordinary maps, and his previous dealings with the mysterious Tulse Luper and the keeper of the ... See full summary »

Director:

Peter Greenaway

Writer:

Peter Greenaway

Stars:

Colin Cantlie, Jean Williams

Cast

Credited cast:
Colin Cantlie	...	Narrator
Jean Williams	...	Receptionist

Storyline

An anonymous narrator outlines a bizarre journey taken through "H", aided by a series of extraordinary maps, and his previous dealings with the mysterious Tulse Luper and the keeper of the bird house at the Amsterdam Zoo.

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Plot Keywords:

independent film

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Genres:

Short

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 April 1979 (USA)

Also Known As:

Un viaggio attraverso H

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Film Institute (BFI)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

41 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in Peter Greenaway in Indianapolis (1997)

User Reviews

A ranting genius

I am in no doubt that Peter Greenaway has the mind of a genius. But a genius can rant. The overall effect on me was that the film-maker was ranting to himself. This may be acceptable in shorter films, but over a certain length (15 to 20 minutes max.) the mind of the viewer expects a gear change. This is why the language of long format films is different from short films. Emotional and narrative turning points are necessary. Dramatic tension , assertive or subtle, is required to prevent disengagement. Connection with human energy encourages involvement. The only human connection was the formal voice devoid of any warmth. Therefore, even at only 40 minutes, the experience became tedious. Such a pity, as the initial sense of quest drew me in, and the graphics, and visual details were, mind blowing, literally. Halve the length, and even the ranting could become tolerable.