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69

Synopsis

Acclaimed British playwright Leo Butler's debut short film, 69 explores sex and intimacy across sixty-nine scenes and vignettes. Funny, moving and sometimes disturbing, it features an exciting, diverse cast of well-known actors and newcomers.

Details

Year
2026
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
15 min
Format
Digital Video
Director
Leo Butler
Producer
Nathalie Armin, Howard Perry
Executive Producer
Denzil Monk
Editor
Leo Butler
Screenwriter
Leo Butler
Director of Photography
Leo Butler
Composer
Humbukka
Principal cast
Nathalie Armin, Scott Handy, Kulvinder Ghir, Sara Powell, Agni Scott, Zoe Bellas, Sangeeta Samsera, Davey Stone, Laura Woodward, Angela Terence, Charles Orrell, Scott Karim, Bonnie Adair, Adam Bone, Mary Onions.

Genre

Comedy Drama Experimental

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Post-production

Production Company

Pickpocket Films

Leo Butler
https://pickpocket-films.com/

Sales Company

Denzil Monk

Bosena Films

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