Project Detail

A Life in the Day of a Dog

Synopsis

A philosopher and his granddaughter are discussing existentialism. Meanwhile we follow the philosophers' dog whose existence raises existential doubts to the philosophy as well as to the film itself.

Details

Year
2001
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
5 mins 27 secs
Format
Betacam Sp
Director
Anne Katrine Talks
Producer
Leslie Adams, Roger Noake
Editor
Anne Katrine Talks
Screenwriter
Anne Katrine Talks
Sound
Charlotte Tedbury, Anne Katrine Talks
Principal cast
Voice Cast: Bent Mejding, Anne Katrine Talks
Animation
Ignacio Ferreras, Anne Katrine Talks

Production Status

Production Company

The Surrey Institute of Art & Design, University College

Contact: Roger Noake, Leslie Adams
Falkner Road,
Farnham
Surrey GU9 7DS
UK

T 01252 892817

rnoake@surrat.ac.uk

Sales Company

The Surrey Institute of Art & Design, University College

Contact: Roger Noake, Leslie Adams
Falkner Road,
Farnham
Surrey GU9 7DS
UK

T 01252 892817

rnoake@surrat.ac.uk

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