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A Single Blade of Grass

A Single Blade of Grass
A Single Blade of Grass

Synopsis

Fascinated by Japanese woodblock prints and Japanese culture, an artist is compelled to travel to the Japan of his dreams, where his drawings, paintings and thoughts will be transformed, forever. 'A Single Blade of Grass' is based entirely on the letters of Vincent van Gogh.

Details

Year
2016
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
5 mins
Format
2D Digital
Director
Mark Mason 1st Feature
Producer
Mark Mason
Screenwriter
Mark Mason
Production Designer
Mark Mason
Composer
Martin Purdy
Principal cast
Brian Trueman (Narrator)

Categories

Animation Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Mark Mason

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