Project Detail

HerStory

Synopsis

A 30-minute opera film featuring the creative talents of 85 people living with Parkinson's. With a narrative inspired by the extraordinary exploits of historical English heroine, Margaret Catchpole (1762-1819), the original score by Amy Mallett incorporates music, libretto, choreography and art co-created with members of the Parkinson’s community.

Details

Year
2023
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
30 min 22 sec
Director
Amy Mallett
Producer
Philippa Storey
Editor
John Fensom
Director of Photography
John Fensom
Sound
Richie Bingham
Composer
Amy Mallett
Musical Director
Nicola Wydenbach
Movement Director
Sarah Lewis
Dramaturgy
Emma Bernard
Animation
Simon Wild

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Cohere Arts CIC

44a Hall Farm Road
Melton
Suffolk
IP12 1PJ

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