Finisterre
Synopsis
London has long been a source of influence, stimulation and curiosity for the band, and the film is a poignant 'psycho-geographical' drama that celebrates the capital in both its seediness and glory. Exploring the dreams the city holds for so many alongside the reality of urban life, the result is an extraordinary record of London today. Digitally shot and edited, Finisterre evolved alongside the album of the same name. Initially conceived as a way of channelling the money allocated to pop promos into something more substantial, it became in every sense an independent production. Its development is unique: early sequences were projected as live visuals behind the band on their last tour, while the film has played recently to cinema audiences in London, Madrid, Vancouver and Tokyo.
Details
- Year
- 2005
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 57 mins
- Format
- DigiBeta
- Director
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Paul Kelly, Kieran Evans
- Producer
- Martin Kelly, Bob Stanley
- Co-Producer
- Martin Kelly, Bob Stanley
- Editor
- Kieran Evans
- Screenwriter
- Kevin Pearce, Bob Stanley, Kieran Evans
- Director of Photography
- Paul Kelly, Kieran Evans
- Composer
- Saint Etienne
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
CC Lab
27 Newman StreetLondon W1T 1AR
UK
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