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An Englishman's Castle

Synopsis

If an Englishman’s home is his castle, then why are so many people turning their back on the housing market? This short documentary features interviews with squatters, the homeless and people in long-term hostel accommodation, to investigate why so many people are seeking alternative ways to live.

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Details

Year: 2008
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 3 mins 20secs
Format: Mini DV
Director: Bruno Ferreira
Producer: Stewart Vasey
Editor: Paul Moody
Director of Photography: Bruno Ferreira
Composer: Thee Intolerabe Kidd
additional Camerawork by: Margarida Pestana

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Magic Camera Productions

Sales Company

Paul Moody

ppmoody@hotmail.com

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