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Robert Aickman: Author of Strange Tales

Robert Aickman: Author of Strange Tales

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📜 Overview: This documentary explores and provides new insights into the life and writing of British author Robert Aickman (1914-1981), with special reference to his celebrated 'strange stories' - modern ghost stories - his two volumes of autobiography and his campaigning work for the restoration of the British canal system. The film includes rare footage, recordings and photographs of Aickman, interviews with his friends and with writers Jeremy Dyson and Reggie Oliver, and dramatized excerpts of his stories.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2015-05-28
⌚ Running Time: 53 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 0.0

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Robert Aickman original image
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Robert Aickman
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Reggie Oliver
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Jeremy Dyson

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