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Do You See What I See?

Do You See What I See?

Synopsis

In a Britain gripped by the cost-of-living crisis, shoplifting is on the rise, this poignant short film weaves together the stories of women pushed to the edge by poverty, offering a stark yet empathetic look at the desperation driving them to break the law to survive. Through their experiences, we gain a deeper understanding of the societal forces at play in a country on the brink.

Details

Year
2024
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
10 min 17 sec
Format
digital
Director
Ashley William Morris
Producer
Selina Mosinski, Ashley William Morris
Executive Producer
Hannah Bush Bailey, Alexzandra Jackson
Editor
Stroma Cairns
Screenwriter
Selina Mosinski
Director of Photography
Oliver Walker
Sound
Darrell Briggs
Composer
Aja Ireland

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Supported by Made of Truth: BFI Doc Society Short Film Fund

Loaf Films Ltd

27d The Butts
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 1HX

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