Belfast, Maine


4h 8m 2000

Brief Synopsis

Frederick Wiseman and cinematographer John Davey investgate the minutae of Belfast, Maine through an an egalitarian lens, not lingering on any particular subject or facet of life in the small New England town. The resulting patchwork of images captures all aspects of fishing village mundanity.

Film Details

Also Known As
Belfast, Maine
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Belfast Film
Location
Belfast, Maine, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
4h 8m

Synopsis

Frederick Wiseman and cinematographer John Davey investgate the minutae of Belfast, Maine through an an egalitarian lens, not lingering on any particular subject or facet of life in the small New England town. The resulting patchwork of images captures all aspects of fishing village mundanity.

Film Details

Also Known As
Belfast, Maine
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Belfast Film
Location
Belfast, Maine, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
4h 8m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Winter January 28, 2000

Broadcast in USA on PBS February 4, 2000.

Began shooting October 1996.

Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (Documentary Competition) October 6-21, 1999.

Shown at Galway Film Fleadh July 11-16, 2000.

Shown at Locarno International Film Festival (Cineastes du present) August 4-14, 1999.

Shown at London Film Festival November 3-18, 1999.

Shown in New York City (Walter Reade) January 28, 2000.

16mm

color

rtg MPAA NONE

Released in United States Winter January 28, 2000