Project Detail

Hotklub

rebecca closure

Synopsis

in 1905, Women in Queensland got the vote. Banned from male only pubs and bars, certain Women met in secret every full moon to talk politics and drink. One hundred years later, the civilised centenary of this infamous club takes place. However, events take a turn back to the old days, when a notorious guest finally arrives.

Details

Year: 2007
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 7 mins 13 secs
Format: DV
Director: Rebecca Closure 1st Feature
Producer: Rebecca Closure, Bernard Mordan
Editor: Rebecca Closure
Screenwriter: Rebecca Closure
Director of Photography: Bernard Mordan
Sound: Rebecca Closure
Composer: Rebecca Closure
Principal cast: Rebecca Closure, Helena Halasa

Genre

Music Woman Director Dance

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Rumpy Records

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