Project Detail

Behind The Crooked Cross

Synopsis

This film is about the history of the swastika and the power of this global symbol. The film contains interviews with representatives from several faiths/cultures talking about what the symbol means to their particular faith and whether the Nazi use of the swastika has affected the symbol's meaning to their community.

Details

Year: 2009
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 11 mins 33 secs
Format: 16mm Col.
Director: Christine Lalla
Producer: The London Film School
Co-Producer: The London Film School
Editor: Claire Frewin
Director of Photography: Antonis Voutsinos
Sound: Rajaa Banda
Principal cast: Master Liang Sang, Jay Lakhani, Dr Malcolm Quinn, Peter Prager, Rabbi Barry Marcus, Marcus McCallion, Claire Willie

Genre

Woman Director

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

The London Film School

24 Shelton Street
London WC2H 9UB
UK

T +44 (0)20 7240 0161

+44 (0)20 7836 9642

c.bright@lfs.org.uk

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Sales Company

The London Film School

24 Shelton Street
London WC2H 9UB
UK

T +44 (0)20 7240 0161

+44 (0)20 7836 9642

c.bright@lfs.org.uk

Visit Website

www.lfs.org.uk

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