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Film Programme
Garden Pieces (1998) - 12 min
Margaret Tait's final film, "Garden Pieces," is a beautiful and contemplative exploration of nature and time. Through poetic imagery and rich colors, Tait captures the serenity and subtle changes within a garden, creating a meditative experience that reflects on the cycles of life.
The Leaden Echo and the Golden Echo (1955) - 6 min 42 s
Based on the poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins, this film is a visual interpretation of the themes of beauty, decay, and renewal. Tait's use of rhythmic editing and evocative imagery brings a new dimension to Hopkins' words, blending sound and sight into a harmonious whole.
Colour Poems (1974) - 10 min 56 s
A series of vivid visual vignettes, "Colour Poems" showcases Tait's unique ability to find poetry in everyday scenes. The film's fragmented structure and vibrant palette reflect her experimental approach, creating a collage of moments that speak to the beauty of the ordinary.
Tailpiece (1976) - 9 min 4 s
"Tailpiece" is a reflective work that looks back on the themes and techniques of Tait's earlier films. It serves as a fitting epilogue to her body of work, summarizing her exploration of personal and observational cinema with a sense of quiet contemplation.
Aerial (1974) - 4 min 13 s
In "Aerial," Tait experiments with the interplay of light, shadow, and movement. This short film captures fleeting impressions of the natural world, using minimalism and abstraction to evoke a sense of the ethereal and the transient.
On The Mountain - 30 min
A more extended exploration of landscape and human presence, "On The Mountain" delves into the connection between people and their environment. Through a series of intimate and expansive shots, Tait weaves a narrative that is both personal and universal, reflecting on the enduring relationship between humans and the natural world.
