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And Then I Was French

Synopsis

Sensitive wallflower Cara exists in her humdrum life until the appearance of charismatic Jay unlocks powerful desires within her. When Jay's beautiful French lover arrives, Cara's journey to self-discovery takes a dark and unexpected turn, with tragic consequences.

Details

Year
2016
Type of project
Features
Running time
107 mins
Format
2K
Director
Claire Leona Apps 1st Feature
Producer
Claire Leona Apps, Amy Thornton
Co-Producer
Maeve O'Connell
Editor
Sahil Gill
Screenwriter
Claire Leona Apps
Director of Photography
Maeve O'Connell
Production Designer
Carys Beard
Sound
John York, Libero Colimberti, Phil Freudenfeld
Composer
Jon Wygens
Principal cast
Joanna Vanderham, Lewis Rainer, Tom Forbes, Albane Courtois, Ashley Charles, Milly Thomas, Anne Lacey

Genre

Action Woman Director

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Dog Eared Films Studio

25-28 Field Street
London
WC1X 9DA

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