"Homage to Arthur Rimbaud" 01 January 1972 Factual, Music 13 mins
This short film documents Australian composer Richard Meale’s homage to the young French poet, Arthur Rimbaud. Meale composed a music piece for woodwind, percussion and strings which he titled “Incredible Floridas."
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Richard Meale as Self
Peter Weir Director
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Australia 01 January 1972
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