The Unfinished Harauld Hughes
Richard Ayoade's hilarious fictional quest to rescue a mythical mid-century playwright from obscurity
(Autor) Richard AyoadeRichard Ayoade's dogged quest to rescue Harauld Hughes - the great mid-century playwright, and Ayoade's uncanny doppelganger - from obscurity. The gifted filmmaker, corduroy activist and amateur dentist, Richard Ayoade, first chanced upon a copy of The Two-Hander Trilogy by Harauld Hughes in a second-hand bookshop. At first startled by his uncanny resemblance to the author's photo, he opened the volume and was electrified. Terse, aggressive, and elliptical, what was true of Ayoade was also true of Hughes's writing, which encompassed stage, screen, and some of the shortest poems ever published. Ayoade embarked on a documentary, The Unfinished Harauld Hughes, to understand the unfathomable collapse of Hughes's final film O Bedlam! O Bedlam!, taking us deep inside the most furious British writer since the Boer War. This is the story of the story of that quest.
Richard Ayoade
Richard Ayoade is a British comedian, actor, writer, and director known for his dry wit and distinctive comedic style. He gained fame through his work on the TV series "The IT Crowd" and as a director of films such as "Submarine" and "The Double." Ayoade's writing is characterized by sharp humor, clever wordplay, and a unique perspective on modern life. His contributions to literature include the critically acclaimed book "Ayoade on Ayoade: A Cinematic Odyssey," in which he parodies the conventions of film criticism. Ayoade's impact on the comedy genre is evident in his ability to subvert expectations and create absurdist, thought-provoking content. His most famous work is the cult classic film "Submarine," which showcases his talent for combining humor and poignant storytelling.
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