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Eilmer the Flying Monk

Synopsis

In the dark workshop of the Anglo Saxon, Abbey of Malmesbury, a monk named Eilmer is secretly constructing an impressive contraption - wings. He plans to out do his predecessor Icarus and conduct the world’s first ever successful air flight. The almighty Abbot is already suspicious of Eilmer’s dreamy head and is watching him closely.
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Details

Year
2013
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
13 mins 36 secs
Director
Charlie Graley
Producer
James Graley
Editor
Mark Richards
Screenwriter
Charlie Graley
Director of Photography
David Groundwater
Production Designer
Scarlet Oliver
Sound
Mauricio d'Orey, Arthur Graley
Music
Circulus
Principal cast
Malcolm Hamilton, Simon Gregor, Crystal Hull

Genre

Horror Children’s Comedy Drama Fantasy Sci-Fi

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Graley Brothers

Charlie Graley

Sales Company

Charlie Graley

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