Overview
A funny, sexy look at the fragmenting family and the absurdity of modern existence. Inspired by Rashomon, the film has seven-year-old Cielle, her black British mother Marcia, and Marcia's latest boyfriend Frank describe a minor domestic ‘accident’. One event, three different versions. But which, if any, is the truth? Festivals include: Berlinale (Winner: Best Short Film), European Film Academy Awards (Nominated), Rome, St Petersburg, Drama, Foyle, Geneva, Tampere.
Fun facts
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Nominations
Nominated for the European Film Award for Best Short Film (2002)
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Music
Music by John Avery
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Baz Irvine
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Grant KeirWriter
- Virginia HeathWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- February 11, 2002
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United Kingdom
Production
Cast
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