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All of a Sudden, Something Popped

Name: All of a Sudden, Something Popped
Director: Daksha Patel
Released: 2017
Duration: 4 min 15 sec

Synopsis

The animation was made as a result of an artist’s residency at University of Manchester, and the soundtrack is from voice recordings of interviews by medical humanities researchers at the university. The voices describe sudden and profound changes in people’s lives that alter their perceptions and sense of identity. The animation takes us on a journey through the social, psychological and physiological impact of a life-changing event. It is an intimate portrait of a group of individuals.

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Details

Year: 2017
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 4 min 15 sec
Director: Daksha Patel
Producer: Daksha Patel
Editor: Anne Wilkins
Sound: Stephanie Snow, Heather Rhind

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

daksha9@btinternet.com

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