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Me And Me Dad

Synopsis

An intimate portrait about the iconic filmmaker John Boorman directed by his daughter Katrine. The story is told through the relationship of father and daughter, it is a journey about film making, family conflict, love and reconciliation.

Details

Year
2012
Type of project
Features
Running time
67mins
Director
Katrine Boorman 1st Feature
Producer
Katrine Boorman, Danny Moynihan, Mel Agace
Executive Producer
Rose Garnett, Christopher Simon, Felix Vossen
Editor
Ash Jenkins
Director of Photography
Sophie Pierozzi
Principal cast
John Boorman, Katrine Boorman

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Embargo Films

77 Beak Street
London
W1F 9DB
UK
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7494 4049
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7494 4056

Sales Company

Highpoint Films and Television

Suite 16, Deane House Studios
Greenwood Place
London
NW5 1LB
UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7424 6870
Fax: +44 (0)20 7485 3281

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