Project Detail

Dame 2

Synopsis

A classic interview with Helen Mirren from 1975 is performed as a song by Kathryn Elkin, backed by a choir of associates and friends whom she corrals into chanting in loose harmony.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2016 - World premiere

Details

Year: 2016
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 10 mins
Director: Kathryn Elkin

Genre

Experimental Woman Director

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Kathryn Elkin

kathrynelkin@hotmail.com

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