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The Hermit of Treig

Synopsis

After 40 years of solitude, a spirited elderly hermit opens his life to young female director as he tackles ill health, a declining memory, and questions whether he can live out his last years in the wilderness he calls home.
Official Selection Glasgow Film Festival 2022 - World premiere

Details

Year
2022
Type of project
Features
Running time
80 min
Director
Lizzie MacKenzie 1st Feature
Producer
Naomi Spiro
Editor
Kieran Gosney, Ling Lee
Director of Photography
Lizzie MacKenzie
Composer
Cameron McLellan, Mischa Stevens
Principal cast
Ken Smith

Genre

Scottish Woman Director

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Aruna Productions

Film City
Glasgow G51 2QJ

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