Project Detail

De Chirico

Synopsis

De Chirico is an experimental film in which sunlight projects the shadow of passers-by onto a concrete wall, turning them into actors in an accidental cinema. The film is named after the Italian artist who painted city squares in evening light, populated only by shadows.

Details

Year
2003
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
6 mins 30 secs
Format
DigiBeta
Director
Martin Pickles
Producer
Martin Pickles
Editor
Martin Pickles
Director of Photography
Martin Pickles
Sound
Martin Pickles

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Production Status

Production Company

G M Film

67 Ballater Road
London SW2 5QX
UK

T +44 (0)20 7274 2195

E gmfilm@hotmail.com

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