this filmed presentation of the rime of the ancient mariner be a most beautiful and interesting rendition of coleridge haunt poem . the striking cinematography and combine with a collection of two century of effort to illustrate the epic poem of 1798 by world famous artist and and michael redgrave superb narration and be very well worth the time to view this excellent visual work . in the age of television and such work a this be an invaluable tool to induce young student and as well a adult and to explore and to learn the value of great poetry . to the best of my knowledge and this kind of work be indeed rare while that be regrettable . a a student of world literature and a a former college professor and academic counselor and i feel that more great epic poem like coleridge rime of the ancient mariner should be so translated . although not a movie critic and but a an avid reader of classic literature and i be glad to recommend this fine production without any reservation whatsoever .