Project Detail

In Defense of the Rocket

Synopsis

The rise and fall of the Middle East peace process in photos, to the rhythms of Beethoven's 7th Symphony.

Details

Year
2015
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
6 mins
Format
Stills
Director
Martin Ginestie
Producer
Martin Ginestie
Editor
Martin Ginestie
Sound
Adam Smyth
Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

ish Films

Martin Ginestie
36 St Marys Road
London
IG1 1QX

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