Project Detail

Cat Burglar

Synopsis

From the depths of time an ancient legend is awoken. The priceless Carter cat has been stolen from the British Museum and is believed to be in the hands of a private collector. Into a world of insatiability and death comes the keeper of life. The cat burglar creeps into the countesses apartment. She is there to steal something precious but becomes the silent witness to the horrors of humankind.
 
An ancient legend.
 
A very modern crime.

Details

Year
2005
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
10 mins
Format
35mm, Beta SP, Kodak
Director
Nigel Daly
Producer
Nigel Daly, Louise Salter
Editor
Andy Walter
Screenwriter
Louise Salter
Director of Photography
Allen Della Valle
Sound
Graham Headicar
Composer
Mark Rutherford
Principal cast
Louise Salter, Diana Payne Myers

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

c/o The Laboratory (UK) Ltd

8844 Wonderland Avenue
Laurel Canyon
Los Angeles 90046
CA USA

T+1 323 654 6159

nigeldaly@laboratoryfilm.com

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