The Edge of the Ceiling (1980) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1980 · Film

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Released in 1980, The Edge of the Ceiling is a documentaire film directed by Stuart Orme, running about 24 minutes.

What it’s about. Alan Garner was the author of The Owl Service, one of the key texts within the recent fad for the English Wyrd. This early 1980’s documentary features Garner talking about his life and influences, and comes loaded with narrated excerpts from his books and eerie musical interludes and recorded screams that are curiously reminiscent of The League Of Gentlemen. Other scenes of Garner wandering around his key sites of inspiration – mainly around Alderley Edge in Cheshire – look like they’re from the early days of pop videos, with shaky hand-held footage and sudden zooms into blacked-out windows and strange rock formations. Somehow it all adds to the sincere intention of introducing Garner’s unusual body of work to the unsuspecting viewer.

Who’s in it. The Edge of the Ceiling stars Alan Garner.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Edge of the Ceiling page.

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Where can I watch The Edge of the Ceiling (1980)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Edge of the Ceiling change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in The Edge of the Ceiling?
The Edge of the Ceiling stars Alan Garner.
When was The Edge of the Ceiling released?
The Edge of the Ceiling was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 24 minutes.