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 film
Shorts
Running time
11 mins 33 secs
Format
16mm Col.
Director
Christine Lalla
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

Production Status

Production Company

The London Film School

24 Shelton Street
London WC2H 9UB
UK

T +44 (0)20 7240 0161

Sales Company

The London Film School

24 Shelton Street
London WC2H 9UB
UK

T +44 (0)20 7240 0161

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