Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
1976
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Synopsis
This feature-length Oscar®-nominated documentary focuses on Malcolm Lowry, author of one of the major novels of the 20th century, Under the Volcano. But while Lowry fought a winning battle with words, he lost his battle with alcohol. Shot on location in four countries, the film combines photographs, readings by Richard Burton from the novel and interviews with the people who loved and hated Lowry, to create a vivid portrait of the man.
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Production
National Film Board of Canada
Original language
English
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Festival History
- Academy Awards 1977 academy_award
- Sydney Film Festival 1977 generic
- Chicago International Film Festival 1976 generic
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