Project Detail

Amser Chwarae (Playtime)

Synopsis

A beleaguered young teacher, troubled by his own identity, is unable to intervene when he witnesses the homophobic bullying of a boy in his class. A chance, illicit encounter, however, suddenly sheds new light on the situation.

Details

Year
2006
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
10 mins
Format
35mm
Director
Arwel Gruffydd
Producer
Paul Islwyn Thomas, Arwel Gruffydd
Co-Producer
Paul Islwyn Thomas, Arwel Gruffydd
Editor
Dafydd Hunt
Screenwriter
Arwel Gruffydd
Director of Photography
Stuart Biddlecombe
Sound
Tim Ricketts, Dic Roberts
Composer
Estella
Principal cast
Gruffudd Ifan, Ryland Teifi, Eirlys Bellin, Ryan Nelson, Harry Brooks

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Production Status

Production Company

Unnos Films

54 Glynne Street
Cardiff CF11 9NS, Wales
UK

T/F +44 (0)29 2019 8454

M+44 (0)7770 765 838

Sales Company

Unnos Films

54 Glynne Street
Cardiff CF11 9NS, Wales
UK

T/F+44 (0)29 2019 8454

M+44 (0)7770 765 838

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