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Incompatible

Synopsis

A childless woman is told that her longed for unborn baby is incompatible with life. Alone with her conscience, unable to openly discuss her situation, she painfully decides the best way forward. A film highlighting pro choice, in a world where women are still fighting for autonomy over their bodies.

Details

Year
2022
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
15 min 6 sec
Format
HD
Director
Maxine Peake
Producer
Jessica Levick, Shakyra Dowling
Executive Producer
BFI, Zoe Bamber, Charlie MacGechan, Kristin Tarry
Editor
Col Goudie
Screenwriter
Hayley Standing
Director of Photography
Laura Bellingham
Production Designer
Joanna Kornstein
Sound
Maiken Hansen
Composer
Keeley Forsyth, Ross Downes
Principal cast
Hayley Standing, Carla Henry, Shobna Gulati
Production Information
BFI Network and Dam Films in association with Flying Colours Productions presents A Magnified Pictures Production

Genre

Human Rights Woman Director Drama

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Supported by BFI NETWORK

Magnified Pictures Ltd.

Jessica Levick

Sales Company

Magnified Pictures Ltd.

Jessica Levick

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