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1977

Synopsis

The year is 1977 and the passing months of this formative year are seen through the eyes of a young boy, Matthew. It's a year of discovery. Against a background of 'Dr Who' and 'the Incredible Hulk' come the revelations that Santa Claus doesn't exist and that family relationships are more fragile than they used to be.

Details

Year
1998
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
11 mins
Format
35mm
Director
Alan Levy
Producer
Steve Brookes
Executive Producer
Steve Brookes
Director of Photography
John Ward
Principal cast
Sharon Maiden and David Waddington
Screen Writer
Alan Levy

Genre

Drama

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Back to Back Productions

51 Cleaver Square
Kennington
London SE11 4EA

T +44 (0)20 7582 3735

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